Fairway-Liberty Heights is home to 5,520 people in Lexington. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. There are 4,119 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. Getting to work takes 18 minutes on average. Median rent is $986 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fairway-Liberty Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,520
Population density
4,119 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.34 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,396
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,735
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$330,513
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$986
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.07 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,366)
Black5.3%(293)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(542)
Asian1.8%(99)
Other4%(220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,366)
Black5.3%(293)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(542)
Asian1.8%(99)
Other4%(220)
Diversity Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?
Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky has about 5,520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?
The typical household in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $67,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?
In Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $330,513, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.
How educated are people in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?
About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky?
About 13.5% of people in Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
