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Lexington, Kentucky Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 260,512
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Lexington
Income
| U.S. | Kentucky | Lexington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $24,713 | $26,635 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $30,308 | $31,382 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $20,118 | $22,166 |
Males earn $9,216 (41.6%) more than Females in Lexington.
Commuting in Lexington
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 109,277 |
| Carpooled | 15,324 |
| Public Transit | 1,764 |
| Bicycle | 778 |
| Walking | 5,513 |
| Other Means | 699 |
| Total, Commuted | 133,355 |
| Worked from home | 3,438 |
| Total | 136,793 |
Time Spent Commuting in Lexington
Time spent commuting in Lexington
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 3,921 |
| 5-9 | 15,186 |
| 10-14 | 26,507 |
| 15-19 | 31,837 |
| 20-24 | 25,087 |
| 25-29 | 7,103 |
| 30-34 | 12,390 |
| 35-39 | 1,809 |
| 40-44 | 2,015 |
| 45-59 | 3,798 |
| 60-89 | 2,009 |
| Over 90 | 1,693 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 16,282 | 18.9% | 20,014 | 23.2% |
| Associate Degree | 4,724 | 5.5% | 6,652 | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,841 | 24.2% | 21,891 | 25.4% |
| Master's Degree | 8,167 | 9.5% | 10,244 | 11.9% |
| Professional Degree | 4,465 | 5.2% | 2,104 | 2.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3,202 | 3.7% | 1,290 | 1.5% |
| Total (at least some college) | 57,681 | 66.9% | 62,195 | 68.1% |
| Total over 25 | 86,277 | 100% | 91,330 | 100% |
Housing in Lexington
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Kentucky | Lexington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $111,000 | $156,400 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Kentucky | Lexington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $989 | $1,166 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $275 | $362 |
Tenancy in Lexington
| Owner-occupied homes | 68,702 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 48,826 |
| Homes for sale | 1,129 |
| Homes for rent | 5,910 |
| Total | 130,163 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Houses and Condos in Lexington (2006)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 16,560 | 24.1% |
| First Mortgage Only | 34,218 | 49.8% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 17,924 | 26.1% |
| Total | 68,702 | 100% |
Age of Lexington Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 31 | 34 |
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