Lexington, Kentucky · ZIP 40517

Lexington — ZIP 40517

Lexington (40517) scores 40/100 — 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 $259K.

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 index57/100

Avg math proficiency31%

Avg reading proficiency37%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$259K

Median rent$1,373/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

$259K

Median Rent

$1,373/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
Tates Creek High School	09–12	1,723	42%	42%
Southern Middle School	06–08	759	34%	42%
Lansdowne Elementary School	PK–05	610	34%	36%
Tates Creek Middle School	06–08	767	32%	38%
Tates Creek Elementary School	PK–05	626	31%	37%
Millcreek Elementary School	PK–05	529	27%	32%
Southern Elementary School	PK–05	476	18%	29%

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

36,396

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

36%

Median Age

32.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40517 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 40517 has a school score of 57/100. 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 40517 is approximately $259K. 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 40517 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.