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Lexington, Kentucky · ZIP 40505

Lexington — ZIP 40505

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Lexington (40505) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Lexington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $235K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100
Typical home value$235K
Median rent$1,363/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

$235K

Median Rent

$1,363/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
Dixie Elementary Magnet SchoolPK–05584
36%
40%
Bryan Station Middle School06–08744
30%
44%
Bryan Station High School09–122,030
26%
32%
Crawford Middle School06–08710
22%
32%
Mary Todd Elementary SchoolPK–05405
22%
27%
Deep Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05521
21%
28%
Yates Elementary SchoolPK–05438
17%
37%
Northern Elementary SchoolPK–05424
15%
25%
Arlington Elementary SchoolPK–05322
12%
17%

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.

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Demographics

Population

25,855

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

41 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40505 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 40505 has a school score of 52/100. 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 40505 is approximately $235K. 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 40505 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.