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County Overview

Fayette County, KY

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

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Fayette County, KY real estate market currently shows 1,012 active listings, with 531 pending sales. Homes are averaging 57 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 149 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 57 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0% year-over-year, from $392,000 to $392,075.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 322,266  ·  Density: 1,207.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $70,036

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

Included Areas

Lexington: 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513

University of Kentucky: 40526, 40536

Stoenybrook: 40523

Academic Core: 40546

Western Suburb: 40577

Martin Luther King Neighborhood: 40591

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
1,012
⇧ 17.3% vs 863 last year
Pending
531
52% pending ratio
Median Price
$392,075
vs $392,000 last year
Average Price
$545,679
⇩ 8.7% vs $597,644 last year
Days on Market
57
⇧ 18.8% vs 48 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$200
⇩ 2.4% vs $205/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,974 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.9%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.1%
⇧ 39.4% vs 0.1% last year
Price Increased
0%
⇩ 57.6%
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %