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Fayette County

  • County in Kentucky
  • 2 reviews
    Fayette County is located in Kentucky with a population of 315,109. In Fayette County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Fayette County and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    315,109

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $175,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $828
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
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    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      110.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      9
      6.1
    • Rape
      62
      40.7
    • Robbery
      169.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      647.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,739.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      394.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    NG
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Fayette County

    Jobs
    NG
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,013
    National
    $55,322
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      Fayette County Reviews

      2 reviews
      Fayette County is a very diverse family oriented area, where there are multiple opportunities for everyone from all backgrounds .
      • May 6 2018
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      It is a beautiful place. People are very friendly. Varieties of opportunities in different fields are provided for people.
      • Nov 18 2017
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