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Lexington, Kentucky · ZIP 40509

Lexington — ZIP 40509

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Lexington (40509) scores 47/100 — 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 $408K.

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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 index72/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100
Typical home value$408K
Median rent$1,602/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

$408K

Median Rent

$1,602/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
Athens-Chilesburg ElementaryKG–05620
71%
76%
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School06–081,125
59%
64%
Brenda Cowan ElementaryPK–05586
56%
57%
Garrett Morgan ElementaryKG–05746
54%
67%
Frederick Douglass High School09–121,770
40%
52%
Liberty ElementaryKG–05721
40%
50%
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School06–1211Not reportedNot reported
Ridge Hospital Alt. ElementaryKG–051Not reportedNot 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

45,135

Median Income

$95K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

35.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40509 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 40509 has a school score of 72/100. 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 40509 is approximately $408K. 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 40509 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.