
Cities / Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY neighborhood safety scores
82 Lexington, KY neighborhoods scored, averaging 80/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
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Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Andover Forest· LexingtonAndover Forest is an upscale residential subdivision located in southeastern Lexington, developed around manicured landscapes and golf club amenities.94Go
- Andover· LexingtonLocated in southeastern Lexington near Man o' War Boulevard and I-75, Andover is an upscale master-planned suburban enclave built largely around golf 93Go
- Ashland Park· LexingtonAshland Park is a premier historic district developed in the early 20th century around the landmark 17-acre estate of statesman Henry Clay. Its wide, 92Go
- Hartland· LexingtonHartland is an established master-planned suburban community in southeastern Lexington, featuring spacious single-family homes, lush manicured lawns, 92Go
- Stuart Hall· LexingtonStuart Hall is a scenic, well-maintained suburban neighborhood located along Todds Road in southeast Lexington. Characterized by manicured lawns, newe91Go
- Beaumont Park· LexingtonBeaumont Park is a master-planned suburban enclave in southwest Lexington centered around residential subdivisions and the Beaumont Centre commercial 91Go
- Palomar· LexingtonPalomar is an established suburban community centered around the Palomar Hills subdivision and the bustling Palomar Centre commercial hub at Harrodsbu91Go
- Ellerslie· LexingtonEllerslie is a quiet, upscale master-planned residential community characterized by manicured lawns, spacious single-family homes, and tree-lined stre91Go
- Blackford Oaks Place· LexingtonBlackford Oaks Place is a well-maintained, contemporary residential subdivision in Lexington's 40509 ZIP code. It features modern single-family homes,90Go
- Old Richmond Road· LexingtonOld Richmond Road winds southeast through Lexington's iconic Bluegrass countryside, passing rolling horse farms, historic stone fences, and nature pre90Go
- Stonewall Equestrian· LexingtonStonewall is a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood in southwestern Lexington known for mid-century ranches, larger traditional homes, and a str90Go
- Chevy Chase· LexingtonChevy Chase is an established, tree-shaded neighborhood just southeast of downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky campus. It features 1920s-90Go
- Stonewall· LexingtonStonewall is a leafy, mid-century suburban enclave known for well-kept ranch-style homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs. While primarily resi89Go
- Chinoe· LexingtonChinoe is an established, tree-shaded pocket characterized by mid-century single-family homes, manicured townhouses, and convenient shopping strips. L89Go
- Tuscany· LexingtonTuscany is a modern master-planned subdivision located near Lexington's bustling Hamburg corridor. It features well-maintained single-family homes, ma89Go
- Waterford· LexingtonWaterford is an established residential community located in south Lexington near Man o' War Boulevard and Tates Creek Road. It features single-family88Go
- Pinnacle· LexingtonPinnacle is a peaceful residential development situated south of Man o' War Boulevard in southeast Lexington. Characterized by well-manicured single-f88Go
- Gleneagles· LexingtonGleneagles is an established suburban neighborhood situated in southeastern Lexington near the Hamburg area. It is characterized by modern single-fami88Go
- Southpoint· LexingtonSouthpoint is a classic suburban community in southern Lexington defined by well-kept single-family homes, leafy cul-de-sacs, and family-oriented amen88Go
- Lansdowne· LexingtonLansdowne is an attractive mid-century residential community centered around Lansdowne Shoppes along Tates Creek Road. It features mature tree-lined s87Go
- Brighton· LexingtonBrighton is a modern suburban enclave situated in eastern Lexington near Winchester Road and Interstate 75. It features well-maintained single-family 87Go
- East Hickman· LexingtonEast Hickman is a scenic, semi-rural district characterized by rolling bluegrass farmland, equestrian properties, and low-density residential developm86Go
- Hill 'n Dale· LexingtonHill 'n Dale is a scenic, mid-century residential enclave located just south of the University of Kentucky campus and adjacent to the vibrant Southlan86Go
- Coldstream (Lexington)· LexingtonColdstream is anchored by the University of Kentucky Coldstream Research Campus and expansive public parklands along Interstate 75/64. The area featur86Go
- Lansdowne-Merrick· LexingtonLansdowne-Merrick is a scenic residential neighborhood in south-central Lexington characterized by mature tree-lined streets, well-kept mid-century ra86Go
- Cadentown· LexingtonCadentown is one of Fayette County's best-preserved post-Civil War African American hamlets, founded in 1867 along Cadentown Pike. Today, it retains a86Go
- Coletown· LexingtonColetown is one of Lexington's historic post-Civil War African American hamlets, nestled among the rolling pastures and horse farms of southeastern Fa85Go
- Southland Park· LexingtonSouthland Park is an established, tree-lined neighborhood in southern Lexington centered around the independent retail corridor of Southland Drive. It85Go
- Blueberry Hill· LexingtonBlueberry Hill is a mature mid-century neighborhood nestled between the Nicholasville Road and Tates Creek Road commercial corridors in Lexington. Def84Go
- Yarnallton· LexingtonYarnallton is an expansive rural community west of central Lexington defined by scenic horse paddocks, rolling pastures, and quiet rural estates. It o84Go
- Golf View Estates· LexingtonGolf View Estates is a mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, spacious lawns, and proximity to golf amenities. 84Go
- Seven Parks· LexingtonSeven Parks is a mature, leafy suburban neighborhood located in south-central Lexington, characterized primarily by single-family homes and quiet resi84Go
- Belleau Wood· LexingtonBelleau Wood is a mature suburban neighborhood in south Lexington characterized by well-kept ranch and split-level homes on generous lots with mature 84Go
- Hume Road· LexingtonHume Road sits on the northeastern edge of Lexington, transitioning from light industrial and commercial zones near Winchester Road into expansive Blu83Go
- Hollywood· LexingtonHollywood is a mid-century, tree-canopied residential enclave in south-central Lexington characterized by tidy single-family homes and quiet neighborh83Go
- Monticello· LexingtonMonticello is an established suburban neighborhood in Lexington characterized by mature trees, mid-century single-family homes, and quiet residential 83Go
- Castlegate· LexingtonCastlegate is an established suburban community in south-central Lexington characterized by mature trees, single-family homes, and peaceful residentia83Go
- Tates Creek· LexingtonTates Creek is an established suburban corridor in south Lexington anchored by leafy residential subdivisions, community parks, and retail strip cente82Go
- Southeastern Hills· LexingtonSoutheastern Hills is a peaceful residential enclave in eastern Lexington featuring mid-century to late-20th-century single-family homes on spacious l82Go
- River Park· LexingtonRiver Park is an established mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood located in south Lexington near the Nicholasville Road retail c81Go
- Kenwick· LexingtonKenwick is a historic streetcar suburb situated just east of downtown Lexington, known for its dense collection of restored craftsman-style homes and 81Go
- Home Place· LexingtonHome Place is an established, predominantly single-family residential neighborhood nestled between Todds Road and Man o' War Boulevard in southeast Le80Go
- Meadowthorpe· LexingtonMeadowthorpe is an established 1950s residential neighborhood situated in northwest Lexington along the Leestown Road corridor. It features tree-lined80Go
- Mattoxtown· LexingtonMattoxtown is a historic African American post-Civil War settlement located in northeast Fayette County just outside Lexington's urban core. The neigh80Go
- Sandersville· LexingtonSandersville is a predominantly suburban neighborhood situated in northwest Lexington, bordered by modern single-family subdivisions and agricultural 80Go
- Stoneybrook· LexingtonStoneybrook is a pleasant residential community characterized by single-family brick homes, townhomes, and quiet cul-de-sacs developed mostly in the 180Go
- UK South Campus· LexingtonUK South Campus centers on the University of Kentucky's athletic complexes, modern student residential halls, and the scenic Arboretum. The area benef80Go
- Lakeview Acres· LexingtonLakeview Acres is an established suburban enclave characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and low vehicle traffic. Situa80Go
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- UK Medical Campus· LexingtonThe UK Medical Campus encompasses the University of Kentucky's flagship healthcare complex, including UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital and associated me79Go, stay aware
- Pickway Korner· LexingtonPickway Korner is a small, quiet mid-century residential pocket situated just off major southern Lexington corridors like Nicholasville Road and South78Go, stay aware
- Gardenside· LexingtonGardenside is a classic 1950s ranch-style residential neighborhood located in western Lexington. It offers a relaxed suburban feel with neighborhood p78Go, stay aware
- Idle Hour· LexingtonIdle Hour is a post-war suburban neighborhood located southeast of downtown Lexington, centered around Idle Hour Park and bordered by the Richmond Roa78Go, stay aware
- Leesway· LexingtonLeesway is a small, established suburban neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and peaceful residential s78Go, stay aware
- Victorian Square· LexingtonVictorian Square is a cluster of restored 19th-century commercial buildings situated at the crossroads of West Main Street and North Broadway in downt76Go, stay aware
- University of Kentucky· LexingtonCentering on the state's flagship university, this area blends bustling academic quads, collegiate sports hubs, and student-focused commercial corrido76Go, stay aware
- Baralto· LexingtonBaralto is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky, characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and leafy sid76Go, stay aware
- South Broadway Park· LexingtonSouth Broadway Park is a historic residential pocket characterized by charming early 20th-century bungalows, tree-lined residential lanes, and a mix o76Go, stay aware
- Fayette Park· LexingtonFayette Park is a small, turn-of-the-century residential district centered around a picturesque green median just minutes from downtown Lexington. Cha76Go, stay aware
- Holiday Hills· LexingtonHoliday Hills is an established, predominantly single-family suburban neighborhood situated between Liberty Road and Richmond Road in east Lexington. 76Go, stay aware
- Jonestown· LexingtonJonestown is a historic African American hamlet established in post-Civil War Fayette County, now nestled alongside suburban growth in southeastern Le75Go, stay aware
- Pinehurst· LexingtonPinehurst is a mature mid-century suburban neighborhood located just inside New Circle Road in eastern Lexington. It consists primarily of single-fami75Go, stay aware
- Distillery District· LexingtonSet along historic Manchester Street, Lexington's Distillery District is an energetic adaptive-reuse corridor featuring historic bourbon distilleries,74Go, stay aware
- Lexington Manor· LexingtonLexington Manor is an established, modest residential neighborhood situated in eastern Lexington near key transit and commercial arteries. The area is74Go, stay aware
- The Parkers Landing· LexingtonThe Parkers Landing is a suburban residential neighborhood situated along the Parkers Mill Road corridor in west Lexington. Comprising single-family h73Go, stay aware
- Viley· LexingtonViley is an understated west Lexington neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest apartment communities, and adjacent light73Go, stay aware
- Liberty Heights· LexingtonLiberty Heights is an established mid-century residential neighborhood situated between Liberty Road and commercial corridors in East Lexington. The a72Go, stay aware
- Western Suburb· LexingtonHistoric Western Suburb is one of Lexington's earliest planned residential neighborhoods, characterized by preserved 19th-century architecture and tre72Go, stay aware
- Joyland· LexingtonJoyland is an established post-war neighborhood in northeast Lexington characterized by modest ranch-style homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. It sits just i71Go, stay aware
- Radcliffe· LexingtonRadcliffe is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood situated in northeastern Lexington near New Circle Road. It features modest ranch-st71Go, stay aware
- Dixie Plantation· LexingtonDixie Plantation is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood situated inside New Circle Road in eastern Lexington. The area is characteriz71Go, stay aware
- Gainesway· LexingtonGainesway is an established mid-20th-century residential neighborhood in south-central Lexington, characterized by modest ranch-style homes, tree-line71Go, stay aware
- Kenawood· LexingtonKenawood is a mid-century residential neighborhood in northeastern Lexington, composed primarily of modest single-family ranch homes and mature yards.71Go, stay aware
- St. Martins Village· LexingtonSt. Martins Village is a predominantly mid-century, single-family neighborhood located in northwest Lexington near the Georgetown Road corridor. It is71Go, stay aware
- Columbus· LexingtonColumbus is a low-key, mid-century residential enclave located northeast of downtown Lexington and just inside New Circle Road. It features modest sin70Go, stay aware
- Northland· LexingtonNorthland is a quiet, working-class suburban pocket established in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by modest single-story ranch homes, tree-lined s70Go, stay aware
- Castlewood· LexingtonCastlewood is an established, tree-lined residential neighborhood in north-central Lexington anchored by the expansive Castlewood Park and historic Lo68Go, stay aware
- Cardinal Valley· LexingtonSituated on Lexington's west side, Cardinal Valley is a mid-century suburban neighborhood that has evolved into the cultural heart of the city's Hispa66Go, stay aware
Caution — 5 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Davis Bottom/Southend Park· LexingtonDavis Bottom is a historic neighborhood that has undergone major community-led revitalization, transforming into a mixed-income residential area with 64Caution
- Green Acres-Hollow Creek-Breckinridge· LexingtonGreen Acres-Hollow Creek-Breckinridge is an established suburban-style residential pocket located in northeast Lexington, framed by New Circle Road an62Caution
- Meadows-Loudon· LexingtonMeadows-Loudon sits just northeast of downtown Lexington, blending mid-century residential streets with revitalized industrial spaces along Loudon Ave61Caution
- Little Georgetown· LexingtonLittle Georgetown is a historic residential neighborhood situated along the Georgetown Street corridor northwest of downtown Lexington. The area is an61Caution
- William Wells Brown Neighborhood· LexingtonSituated just northeast of downtown Lexington, William Wells Brown is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood with deep African American ro59Caution