Question 1

Is 40509 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 40509 in Lexington has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Lexington city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 40509 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 40509?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 40509 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 40509. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 40509 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Lexington. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 40509?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 40509 is approximately $403K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 40509 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 40509 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 40509 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 40509 has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100, placing it in the moderate range for Lexington. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 62/100, 40509 scores similarly to the middle tier of Lexington neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School	06–12	—	—	—
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Liberty Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Garrett Morgan Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Frederick Douglass High School	09–12	—	—	—
Brenda Cowan Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—