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Nicholasville, Kentucky · ZIP 40356

Nicholasville — ZIP 40356

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Nicholasville (40356) scores 53/100 — Fair for Kentucky. 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 $327K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$327K
Median rent$1,546/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

$327K

Median Rent

$1,546/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

683

Violent Crime

75

Property Crime

608

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jessamine 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
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School01–05542
52%
54%
West Jessamine Middle School06–08887
50%
53%
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School01–05570
43%
46%
Red Oak Elementary School01–05519
42%
47%
East Jessamine High School09–121,222
41%
50%
Nicholasville Elementary School01–05465
40%
45%
West Jessamine High School09–121,272
35%
43%
Brookside Elementary School01–05515
32%
36%
East Jessamine Middle School06–08944
29%
45%
Jessamine Early Learning VillagePK–KG785Not 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

45,142

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

39.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40356 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 40356 has a school score of 63/100. 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 40356 is approximately $327K. 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 40356 in Nicholasville has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.