Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Fayette County, Kentucky real estate market currently shows 989 active listings, with 432 pending sales. Homes are averaging 71.3 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 234 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 71.3 days on market compared to 65.1 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.5% year-over-year, from $431,265 to $446,516.
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Lexington: 40502, 40504, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516
University of Kentucky: 40506, 40526, 40536, 40546
Open Gates: 40503
Bryan Station: 40505
Stoenybrook: 40523
Western Suburb: 40577
Martin Luther King Neighborhood: 40591
ZIP coverage: 39 · Population: 322,266 · Median household income: $70,036
Typical home value: $253,448 · Homeownership rate: 54.7%