Lexington, Kentucky · ZIP 40503

Lexington — ZIP 40503

Lexington (40503) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Lexington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $352K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100

Avg math proficiency59%

Avg reading proficiency66%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100

Typical home value$352K

Median rent$1,551/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$352K

Median Rent

$1,551/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,061

Violent Crime

834

Property Crime

7,227

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Fayette County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Scapa At Bluegrass	04–08	300	80%	84%
Clays Mill Elementary School	KG–05	527	63%	72%
Lafayette High School	09–12	2,370	56%	65%
Wellington Elementary	PK–05	608	56%	63%
Jessie M Clark Middle School	06–08	1,002	52%	57%
Stonewall Elementary School	PK–05	674	49%	56%
Fayette County Preschool Center	PK–PK	41	Not reported	Not reported
Fayette Pre-School	PK–PK	37	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,825

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40503 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 40503 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40503 is approximately $352K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 40503 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.