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County Overview

Fayette County, Kentucky

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
989
⇧ 31% vs 755 last year
Pending
432
44% pending ratio
Median Price
$446,516
⇧ 3.5% vs $431,265 last year
Average Price
$556,819
⇩ 4.4% vs $582,647 last year
Days on Market
71.3
⇧ 9.5% vs 65 days last year

Market Analysis

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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Included Areas

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

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 39  ·  Population: 322,266  ·  Median household income: $70,036

Typical home value: $253,448  ·  Homeownership rate: 54.7%

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