What To Expect When Moving To Lexington Kentucky: PROS & CONS Revealed | Central Kentucky Realtor

[@SoulfulLogic]

Currently have lived in FL for the past 12 years and can't wait to move out, currently looking at the Richmond/Lexington area- checks off all the boxes so far! Hope to visit this coming spring

[@livingincentralKY]

@@SoulfulLogic Reach out to us when you are ready to start looking and let us know what area of Lexington that interests you and we’d be happy to set you up on a search subscription so you can see everything that is available!

[@MyLifeJourney0001]

You know Kentucky people are a different kind of people , Some people move into the area and love it and others can't wait to leave . One thing she didn't mention is southern charm , Kentucky people are friendly chatty people , of course there those who just go about there own business and wish to be left alone . but for the most part people are easy going , front porch sitting kind of people . Myself I was born and raised south of Lexington in a small town called Corbin . To expand on what she said about the basketball team The Cats , it's more than just a basketball game or team , its a community and You have to go to at least one game and see the Cats live , it's a unforgettable experience . I now live in the Philippines now , but yet every year look forward to watch The Big Blue Nation play . I would say it takes a special kind of person to call Kentucky home .

[@boogitybear2283]

I love Lexington, Kentucky! Great sports town too! Yes, I love UK Football!!😂

[@livingincentralKY]

@@boogitybear2283 definitely- so many great things to do here- do you live here?

[@thirteenblackbirds4189]

People, the grass doesn't look blue when the wind blows. It's called bluegrass because if you let it grow it has blue flowers. So quit saying that. Please

[@travr6]

It is absolutely blue. They're just isn't much of it left

[@thirteenblackbirds4189]

@travr6 no it isn't.

[@seamusmckinney5557]

Can you provide a few names for multi-family general contractors in the area?

[@livingincentralKY]

@seamusmckinney5557 are you looking for a contractor for new construction or someone who does repair/remodel work?

[@seamusmckinney5557]

@@livingincentralKY looking for companies to potentially work for. General contractors who build apartments would be ideal

[@livingincentralKY]

@@seamusmckinney5557 I don’t know of any hiring specifically but I hear all the time the construction industry needs more workers.

[@kellydoyle7833]

Look at Anderson Communities. I'm in the business. Lots of work here. Latinos make up around 11-12 % of population and are very prominent in construction, landscaping and agriculture. The horse industry is also a unique economic driver.

[@Greenr0]

Thanks for the great info. Would the property tax be $366 for an assessed $300k house?

[@livingincentralKY]

12.2 cents per $100 is the current tax due on real estate in Fayette County. This rate is set annually by July 1, and it applies to all real property tax bills throughout Kentucky.

[@Greenr0]

@@livingincentralKY Pretty good. I wonder why Michigan is so expensive.

[@livingincentralKY]

@@Greenr0 come on down and try out the Bluegrass state! The lower cost of living and lower taxes plus the winters are so much milder here! 😊

[@kellydoyle7833]

​@@livingincentralKY....and the summers are much , 10 degrees, hotter than MI.

[@malena777]

It is already around 1700 on 134K!!!!!

[@JoeyFishbaugh-Ruiz-v1y]

Hey y'all I'm planning on moving to Lexington within three months. I am planning on opening a recording studio accessable to local musical artists. I am planning on moving into an apartment and splitting monthly living expenses with a good friend of mine. Tips and advice welcome!

[@livingincentralKY]

@@JoeyFishbaugh-Ruiz-v1y that sounds exciting! What area of Lexington do you plan to rent? Downtown?

[@JoeyFishbaugh-Ruiz-v1y]

@livingincentralKY that was what I had in mind yes!

[@livingincentralKY]

Downtown is growing and there are some great condos but most affordable units are snagged by UK students so you may want to see what’s available at the end of December since it is the end of the semester. Some students leave at that time or graduate.

[@travr6]

Kentucky is super racist and backwards. Don't move here. It's horrible.

[@bru1015]

What about medical resources for seniors?

[@livingincentralKY]

0:25 That is a good question- as the population ages, senior care is so important. We can do some checking into this important question and make an update! Thanks for your question! Do you live in Lexington or interested in moving to Lexington?

[@livingincentralKY]

Lexington has a large medical presence. I am sure there are many resources for seniors. If you have a specific need let me know and I could do some checking for you!

[@51grsmith]

Great medical services

[@brandenbarnett6093]

Healthcare here is horrible in my experience. Some good doctors, most just push meds instead of evaluating and trying to heal you. A cycle

[@jeffsmith2145]

I agree with her comments. The allergies can be mitigated with local honey. Just like everywhere else. The biggest con for me, in the 2 yrs I lived there (05-07) was the aggressive push for LGBTQ inclusion. It was, I felt, very in your face millant! I moved to Ashland, KY and it is now becoming the same. I won't even go into the homeless situation in both cities. Maybe Wyoming for my next move.

[@RonMeece]

Cry me a river yes Lexington makes equality a priority, and since I live in Jackson Hole part of the year I can say the same goes for Wyoming. maybe you should think about moving to a country where it is criminalized, like Botswana or Kenya. your archaic way of thinking would probably fit better with 3 world standards anyway.

[@nitrox28]

Agreed. I've lived here over 50 years. It's a liberal shit hole now.

[@kellydoyle7833]

So sorry that you feel that all people don't deserve rights and a life free from discrimination and bigotry. Good luck in your search for your own personal utopia.

[@Link380090]

Please show us the bountiful photos of that Bluegrass will ya.?

[@RonMeece]

@@nitrox28 move! we don't need you.

[@bruceloveless992]

You aint from around here are ya?

[@wayback-movies]

The traffic is horrible. Almost everyone has a dented car. No fault auto insurance, mean higher premiums. (Prayers for those attempting to make a left hand turn. ) Just about every farm is now a subdivision or apartment complex. What used to be a wonderful town has outgrown its infrastructure. If you have conservative values, the town goes out of it's way to make you unwelcome.

[@shawnlong4039]

I'm a huge fan of the Kentucky Wildcats! Originally, I'm from Harlan, KY. Upon high school graduation, I moved to Murray, KY for college at Murray State. After college graduation, I moved to Orlando, FL. I loved Orlando, but after a decade, I had a job offer in Fort Myers and couldn't pass it up. Fort Myers was absolutely terrible! It was Trump country and full of ultra-conservatives. Then, I had a job offer from UK. While Lexington has beautiful areas, the weather isn't great. It's either too hot or too cold. Again, there were too many conservatives in the area and too many religious nut-jobs. I found that if I ventured outside of city limits, it was unbearable. So, I moved to Fort Lauderdale and work at the University of Miami. The only areas that I have ever lived that I've loved has been Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. If you are an ultra-conservative that is ignorant and believe in magic bible stories, then Lexington may be for you. For me, that wasn't the case. I can still visit Lexington for a few games, then get the Hell out of there after the final horn sounds.

[@livingincentralKY]

@@shawnlong4039 Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful place! I also love to vacation in Fort Myers. I used to travel with my previous employer and sometimes travel to Harlan. The mountains of eastern KY are beautiful, especially in the fall!

[@catdogjunior4677]

Sounds to me like you are the real nutjob.

[@Kelly-nd5rp]

You need to let them know about the luxury taxon vehicles. Also not everyone owns their home. Rent for a 2 bedroom is around $1300.00 per month.

[@ogunyemisherif1638]

How about 1 bedroom?

[@Kelly-nd5rp]

About $1000.00 or more. Depends on the area you want to move to. I think the rent is equivalent to other cities. We always used to be cheaper.

[@ogunyemisherif1638]

@@Kelly-nd5rp Thank you.

[@Kelly-nd5rp]

@@ogunyemisherif1638 Your welcome.

[@thehornes6332]

@@Kelly-nd5rpfacts Frankfort is much cheaper I regret moving to Lexington. Only benefit for me is I’m close to work. But even that can be a bad thing at times lol.

[@edlondon3717]

No river! Horrible freeway system! Terrible Traffic!

[@lowellfultz1990]

Folks, remember that you're watching a realtor here. The biggest con she neglected to mention is the horrendous traffic flow. You will get NOWHERE in Lexington quickly. The brilliant idea of building a circle around the place with 5 spokes to get in and out of town...not so brilliant. So if you enjoy driving in a "parking lot" all the time... Then there is her point regarding "new construction inside New Circle Rd...once you get outside New Circle, you start running into horse farms, which are hallowed ground. Basically, they are packing 3 Tons of manure into a 1 ton truck.

[@kellydoyle7833]

Like most metro areas these days. ....and thank God for the horse industry tempering the growth of today's vinyl villages. Traffic and sprawl could be much worse.

[@livingincentralKY]

@@kellydoyle7833 so true! Growth is good to a degree but the horse farms and green spaces in Lexington set this city apart from other larger cities!

[@lowellfultz1990]

@@kellydoyle7833 After 10 years military and 10 years traveling all over the country for work, I have lived in or driven in most "metro areas", and I can say with utmost confidence that considering it's small size, Lexington is THE WORST place to drive that I've encountered. I spent 16 years there, and when I go back to visit my granddaughters, it only takes me about 10 mins on the roads there to remember why I HAD to get out. Nicholasville Rd between New Circle & MOW is an absolute trainwreck.

[@Kelly-nd5rp]

I'm originally from Houston Texas and their traffic is way worse. There are side streets for the regular streets. You can not get lost in Lexington I know because when I first moved here I tried to get lost. I know that sounds crazy. I used to do Lyft and there is a way around traffic trust me it can happen. Just depends on the time of day.

[@charlesbyers6911]

Worst traffic anywhere. When we drive across country on vacation and come back, we are reminded that traffic (and drivers) in Lexington are the worst. Weather is the worst of all situations. Bitter cold and scorching hot. Sometimes in the same day. Overpriced and underperforming educational system. School board out of control. Delusional regarding downtown and people's interest in going there. Recent Woke wave. My family moved to Lexington in 1973. There were some years that it was a nice place to be. I finally had it and moved to Versailles nine years ago. Upon retirement, we plan to leave the state. People talk about a lower cost of living, but I never found it.

[@hankkingsley9183]

Ha! You need to move to Los Angeles and then rethink that traffic statement

[@thehornes6332]

@@hankkingsley9183the traffic for the amount of people that live in Lexington is crazy and it get worse while school is in session at UK. For a place that has a lot of low income households. They continue to push rents higher and higher. Frankfort I lived there for my first 3 years and moved once I got into a serious relationship. I pay almost triple . I’m ready to leave and go to a smaller town elsewhere.

[@brandenbarnett6093]

Been here my whole life (40 years) and i agree with everything you said and been thinking the same for years. The traffic is terrible and although the city has grown a lot in population, the city hasnt modified roads to help traffic flow. Weather is all over the place in same day. Its expensive for housing for what you get and in comparison to other cities. Hopefully you can move from here, wanted to for years but personal situation i cant

[@starman3488]

pros..whiskey cons..whiskey

[@livingincentralKY]

Have you ever been to any of the stops on the bourbon trail?

[@doncleaver5994]

Bourbon is NOT whiskey; for whiskey go to Tennessee and sample Jack Daniels

[@boogitybear2283]

@@livingincentralKY I made bourbon barbecue sauce and it is so good lol. I bought the bourbon from Sparta!😂

[@livingincentralKY]

@@boogitybear2283 did you find a recipe online? Sounds delicious 😋

[@hankkingsley9183]

Bourbon IS a type of whiskey. Bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, Scotch whiskey are three different types of whiskeys.

[@jonperry8651]

Rich and beautiful. A keeper but not affordable to the basic tax payer. Bourbon is helpful but again not helpful

[@Link380090]

She is also failing to mention our newest residents by the thousands is the immigrants they are dumping here

[@maryreynolds3199]

Strange live in Lexington I haven’t seen many immigrants

[@thomass789]

@@maryreynolds3199I do live here, and I have definitely seen the immigrants. The fact that you haven’t, tells me you probably live in Hamburg or Beaumont. Drive to the other parts of town, you will definitely see them.

[@maryreynolds3199]

@@thomass789 no don’t live in Hamburg or beaumont

[@thomass789]

Drive down Winchester Rd, Versailles Rd, Woodhill, Russell Cave near NCR, S LimeStone, etc etc. And don’t just look for Latino immigrants, the African and Haitian immigrants are plentiful as well.

[@wayback-movies]

​@@maryreynolds3199 you must not leave your home often. I was in a Lexington ice cream shop, myself and the person working there were the only English speaking people in a crowded shop. Go sit at the Fayette mall for a while, count how many different languages you hear. Visit the North side of town.

[@dr123hall]

Lexington is nice if: you locate carefully, don’t work 9-5 job, have a nice savings account ( wealthier the more love you get from health & court system, you may need to sue your “provider”), retail sales and restaurant service), and can afford a limo driver if you want to keep your sanity! KY: Lex - don’t give signals, we ride your bumper and change lanes and merge(often without insurance), we drive dark vehicles without lights in rain, early morning and whenever lights should be on. Cell phone face is the new Southern Style. Ask any one of ten people where the continents Are, who was elected for “hanging chads”, how much an open border costs, where did the “flu” go, all for a laugh!

[@JW-jc5ti]

This was a beautiful area until you all started chipping everything up into houses Everybody move on in here from everywhere now the normal local people can hardly afford to live around here anymore

[@hankkingsley9183]

Count your blessings, you could be in a dead city with no growth. Cities grow or they die.

[@jasonmoss-qk8oh]

lexington sucks, way too congested and traffic