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Fayette County

  • County in Kentucky
  • 4 reviews
    Fayette County is located in Kentucky with a population of 318,734. 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
    318,734
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $180,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $864
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    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
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      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%
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    Working in Fayette County

    Jobs
    NG
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,918
    National
    $55,322
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      Fayette County Reviews

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      Great place to grow up. Fayette County has both a city and country feeling, you can get a little taste of both. It is a wonderful place to live and experience life.
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      It is not a very busy place to live, and most people are nice and friendly. Very quiet and peaceful place to live in.
      Fayette County is a very diverse family oriented area, where there are multiple opportunities for everyone from all backgrounds .
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