Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Fayette County, KY real estate market currently shows 1,091 active listings, with 639 pending sales. Homes are averaging 46 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 71 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 46 days on market compared to 40 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 5.1% year-over-year, from $399,450 to $419,950.
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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, 40504, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516
University of Kentucky: 40506, 40526, 40536
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.