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Lexington, Kentucky · ZIP 40511

Lexington — ZIP 40511

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Lexington (40511) scores 37/100 — 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 $317K.

37OUT 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 index50/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$317K
Median rent$1,871/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

$317K

Median Rent

$1,871/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
Meadowthorpe Elementary SchoolPK–05517
63%
65%
Sandersville ElementaryPK–05765
57%
61%
Leestown Middle School06–081,084
37%
46%
Winburn Middle School06–08768
26%
33%
Coventry Oak ElementaryPK–05755
19%
25%
Russell Cave Elementary SchoolPK–05294
12%
22%

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

36,101

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

35.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40511 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 40511 has a school score of 50/100. 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 40511 is approximately $317K. 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 40511 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.