There are 17 independent living communities in Lexington, Kentucky. Independent living costs in Kentucky range from around $22 to $154 daily, with a median cost running around $60. The per month cost averages around $1,795 and ranges between $649 and $4,620. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $21,540, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Lexington generally ranges from $1,705 per month all the way up to $3,025 per month. The median cost is $2,158 per month, or about $25,900 annually.
Lexington is a large city in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is part of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan statistical area. With 359,154 residents in the surrounding area and 296,965 living in the city itself, it is the 2nd largest city in Kentucky. 21% of the residents are 55 and over.
Lexington has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The mean home price in the city is $108,000, which is less than the Kentucky average of $124,500. Lexington has a moderate unemployment rate of around 7.33%. The city's mean household income is $51,000 ($29,000 per capita), compared to the average of $37,000 for the entire state of Kentucky.
Lexington has moderate mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy levels of rain each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Lexington has moderate air quality ratings, poor water quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime.