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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Population: 322,266 · Density: 1,207.8/mi² · Median household income: $70,036
Typical home value: $253,448 · Homeownership: 54.7%
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
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.