Data as of June 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Fayette County, KY real estate market currently shows 1,137 active listings, with 584 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 39 days on market compared to 42 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.2% year-over-year, from $409,043 to $410,000.
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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: 40504, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516
Ashland Park: 40502
Open Gates: 40503
Bryan Station: 40505
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.