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City of Lexington, Kentucky

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About homes in Lexington

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Lexington in Fayette County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1984Median year built1U.S. 1980
45%Built before 1980112% built since 2010
1985Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1983
58%Detached single-family126% in 5+ unit buildings
54%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$294kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Lexington was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Kentucky median of 1982.1 Lexington's housing is newer than the national mix: 45% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 12% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Lexington are of similar age: median build years 1985 and 1983.1 Lexington has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 26% in buildings of five or more units.1

Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Lexington, with 54% of occupied homes owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $293,500 (ACS), above the Kentucky median of $205,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Lexington Bluegrass Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers bring about 25 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 14 inches a year.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 4,432 heating degree days against 1,289 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Lexington sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Lexington are normally issued by the consolidated city-county government.5,6

Share of Lexington housing units by year built
Before 19406.8%
1940-195910.9%
1960-197927.3%
1980-199927.9%
2000-200915.5%
2010 or later11.7%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Lexington, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Lexington, KY land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Lexington?

The median home in the city of Lexington was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Kentucky median of 1982. Lexington's housing is newer than the national mix: 45% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 12% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Lexington climate like for exterior work?

The Lexington Bluegrass Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 25 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 14 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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