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Choose Lexington as your business destination for its prime location at the intersection of major interstates, vibrant economic diversity, and unparalleled quality of life. Experience a supportive community, a skilled workforce, and endless opportunities for growth and success.
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Most highly educated workforce in advanced degrees
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US population within 600 miles
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Percentage of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher

According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data Lexington holds the No. 16 position among cities of 300,000 people or more with 46.5% of its population over age 25 attaining a bachelor’s degree or higher.

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Mid-sized Metro with Best Business Climate

For Greater Lexington, the last few years have been among the region’s best in terms of economic development activity even in the face of the global economic challenges.

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Best Run City in America

Lexington, KY, ranks as the second-best-run city with clean environment and high-quality drinking water. It also boasts low crime rates, well-maintained infrastructure, and strong support for the disadvantaged population.

Bluegrass Rankings

Heres Our Proof

Not surprisingly, we believe that Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass Region is one of the best places in the world. Whether you are looking to start or relocate a business, raise a family, or just enjoy life, Lexington is the place to be.

While you may expect us to think highly of Lexington, we are thrilled that a lot of other people do as well. Below is a sample of all the great things that other people have been saying about Lexington lately

Major Regional Employers

Major General
Employers

University of Kentucky
County
Fayette
Employees
26846
26,846
Industry
Education/Healthcare
Toyota Kentucky
County
Scott
Employees
9700
9,700
Industry
Manufacturing
Baptist Health
County
Fayette
Employees
3189
3,189
Industry
Healthcare
Amazon.com
County
Fayette
Employees
3000
3,000
Industry
Distribution
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
County
Fayette
Employees
2991
2,991
Industry
Government
Madison County School System
County
Madison
Employees
2000
2,000
Industry
Education
Veterans Medical Center
County
Fayette
Employees
2000
2,000
Industry
Healthcare
Eastern Kentucky University
County
Madison
Employees
1800
1,800
Industry
Education
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Plant
County
Madison
Employees
1800
1,800
Industry
Engineering Services
Hyster-Yale Group Inc
County
Madison
Employees
1661
1,661
Industry
Manufacturing
Recent Locations & Expansions

Recent Locations & Expansions

2024
Tru-Tone Finishing Inc.
E-coat powder coating
Type
Exp.
Jobs
0
Investment
$13,636,828
County
Fayette
2024
SRC of Lexington, Inc.
Manufacturer of OEM products, aftermarket products, and cylinder heads
Type
Exp.
Jobs
60
Investment
$15,343,000
County
Fayette
2024
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Inc.
Electric vehicle manufacuturing
Type
Exp.
Jobs
0
Investment
$708,515,000
County
Scott
Data Dashboard

Greater Lexington

688,572

Population

83.8%

Prime Age Labor Force Participation Rate

91.0

Cost of Living Index

Demographics

Median Age

36.7

People per square mile

301.4

Population Annual Average Growth

0.6%

Population by Age

Under 18

21.5%

18 to 24

12.4%

25 to 34

13.9%

35 to 44

12.7%

45 to 54

12.2%

55 to 64

12.1%

65 to 74

9.2%

75 and Over

5.9%

Median Household Income

$65,837

Mean Commute Time

22.1 mins

Labor Force Participation Rate and Size

65.2%

Household income

Under $50k

38%

$50-$100k

30.3%

$100-$200k

24.2%

over $200k

7.5%

Total Households

279,686

Persons per household

2.5

Poverty Level (of all people)

14.1

Population by household type

Married couples

45%

Non-family

8%

Female householder

28%

Male householder

19%

Total Housing Units

302,295

Median House Value

$224,287

Average Rent

$910

Owner Occupied vs. Renter Occupied

Owner

61%

Renter

39%

High school grad or higher

91.9%

Bachelor's degree or higher

38.7%

Population by highest level of education

No HS Diploma

8.1%

High School Graduate +

24.3%

Some College, No Degree

19.8%

Associate's Degree

9.1%

Bachelor's Degree

23%

Postgraduate Degree

15.7%

Source: JobsEQ

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Relocation to Lexington, Kentucky ensures a strategic hub with prime location, skilled workforce, and vibrant business ecosystem — for unparalleled growth and success.

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Not surprisingly, we believe Greater Lexington is one of the best places in the world. The numbers speak to the region’s success as a place to start or relocate a business, raise a family, or just enjoy life.

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There are an abundance of site and building opportunities across the Greater Lexington Region.

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