Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Common Grounds Coffee House - Ag North
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wildcat Market
Coffee Shop
Apothecary Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fusion
Coffee Shop
Rising Roll Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Blue Chips Cafe
Coffee Shop
Prince Hookah
Coffee Shop
Campus cafe
Coffee Shop
Intermezzo
Coffee Shop
Coffea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Coffee House
Coffee Shop
High on Art and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Blazer Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
A Cup of Commonwealth
Coffee Shop
Donut Days Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cherry Seed Coffee House and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Nate's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Third Street Stuff
Coffee Shop
Gratz Perk Café
Coffee Shop
Manchester Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
North Lime Coffee and Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Guignol Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kentucky Proud Park
Stadium
University of Kentucky Anthropology Museum
Museum
John Cropp Stadium
Stadium
Ishmael Stadium
Stadium
The Livery
Theatre Arts
State Theatre
Cinema
Kentucky Theatre
Cinema
Carriage House Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kentucky Room
Museum
Red Mile Grandstands
Stadium
Downtown Arts Center
Theatre Arts
LexLive
Cinema
Lexington History Museum
Museum
Rupp Arena
Stadium
Lyric Theater
Theatre Arts
Institute 193
Theatre Arts
Lexington Children's Theatre
Theatre Arts
Explorium Children's Museum
Museum
Lexington Opera House
Theatre Arts
Kentucky Ballet Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mary Todd Lincoln House
Attraction
Living Arts and Science Center
Museum
Morlan Gallery
Art Gallery
The Burl
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (18) A+
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway Cafe
Fast Food
Off the Hookah
Bar
Best Friend Bar
Bar
Cosmic Charlie's
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Lynagh's Pub
Bar
Big Daddy Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
The Beer Tappe
Bar
Liquor Barn Express
Alcohol
Graeter's
Sweets
Corner Wine
Alcohol
Chevy Chase Inn
Bar
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Coliseum Liquors
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wildcat Liquors
Alcohol
Big Cat Liquors
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Mathskeller
Community Centre
Carver School
Community Centre
Lexington Parks and Recreation Center
Community Centre
Lexington Convention Center
Community Centre
TITLE Boxing Club Lexington
Gym
Black & Williams Community Center
Community Centre
Castlewood Community Center
Gym
Zen Station Yoga
Gym
Woodhill Community Center
Community Centre
Axis Personal Training and Fitness
Gym
Centro de San Juan Diego
Community Centre
Community Action Council
Community Centre
Lexington Athletic Club
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
University of Kentucky Butcher Shop
Butcher
Wildcat Pantry
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Great Bagel
Bakery
Lexington Seafood
Seafood
Missy's Pies
Bakery
Lucky
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Magee's Bakery
Bakery
Good Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
Sunrise Bakery
Bakery
Critchfield Meats
Butcher
Martine's Pastries
Bakery
Wilson's
Grocery Store
Spalding's Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Wine + Market
Grocery Store
FoodLand
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Roberts Health Foods
Health Food
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Student Football Tailgating
Park
Alumni Plaza
Park
Memorial Steps
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Lou Johnson Park
Park
Dantzler Greenspace
Park
Burley Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum
Park
Ecton Park
Park
Thoroughbred Park
Park
Bell Park
Park
Northeastern Park
Park
LFUCG Greenspace
Park
Pensacola Park
Park
Phoenix Park
Park
Ashland Estate
Park
Courthouse Plaza
Park
Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Charles Young Park
Park
Red Mile Horse training area
Park
London Ferrell Community Garden
Park
Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden
Park
Clay's Spring Park
Park
Shops (6) A-
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Adelé
Clothing
Best of Flowers
Florist
The Strand at Chevy Chase
Hairdresser
The Morris Book Shop
Books
Pet Wants
Pets
Country Club Prep
Clothing
Oram's
Florist
Chevy Chase Hardware
Home Improvement
Calypso
Clothing
Hair Razors
Hairdresser
Bluetique
Clothing
Black Swan Books
Books
The Black Market
Clothing
Bella Bronz
Beauty
Michler Florist
Florist
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Wildcat Wheels
Bicycle
Food Mart
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
sQecial Media
Books
Underground Printing
Clothing
Thorntons
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in University Of Kentucky.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations
A+
1628 University @ Cooper Outbound (interpolated)
Bus Stop
197 University @ Complex Inbound
Bus Stop
Blue Route Bus Stop
Bus Stop
198 University @ Huguelet Inbound
Bus Stop
199 - Hilltop @ Woodland Inbound (Taco Bell etc.)
Bus Stop
1629 - Hilltop @ Woodland Outbound (in front of library)
Bus Stop
1624 Cooper @ Science Building Inbound
Bus Stop
unknown Nicholasville @ Cooper Inbound
Bus Stop
1672 South Limestone @1000 Inbound
Bus Stop
1365 South Limestone @ 1037 Outbound
Bus Stop
1366 - Nicholasville @ Forest Park Outbound
Bus Stop
New K-Lot bus stop
Bus Stop
200 - Woodland @ Columbia Inbound
Bus Stop
1389 Nicholasville @ Farm Inbound
Bus Stop
unknown - Woodland @ Columbia Outbound (interpolated)
Bus Stop
48 Kentucky Clinic Outbound
Bus Stop
1388 Nicholasville @ Alumni Inbound
Bus Stop
1367 - Nicholasville @ Dantzler Outbound
Bus Stop
1364 South Limestone @ Virginia Outbound
Bus Stop
201 Woodland @ Euclid Inbound
Bus Stop
1090 Euclid @ Woodland Inbound
Bus Stop
1055 - Euclid @ Oldham Outbound
Bus Stop
1054 Euclid @ Woodland Outbound
Bus Stop
1089 - Euclid @ Park Inbound
Bus Stop
South Limestone at Law Building Inbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.4%
B+
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cost of living A

The cost of living in University Of Kentucky is 112/100 - which is 24% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A-

University Of Kentucky crime rates are 1,685 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
1,550 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
135 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in University Of Kentucky is $26,172 - which is 42% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$26,172
F
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Lexington VA Medical Center
Hospital
UK Healthcare
Hospital
Kentucky Clinic
Clinic
Arthritis Center of Lexington
Clinic
University Police Station
Police
Baptist Health
Hospital
Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Lexington Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hospital
Lexington Clinic
Clinic
Lexington Clinic
Clinic
Wheeler's
Pharmacy
Bluegrass Periodontics: Elliot D. Neuman, D.M.D., M.S.
Dentist
John J Culler III, DMD
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Saint Joseph Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station #11
Fire Station
Lexington Police Department
Police
Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center
Clinic
Fire Station #12
Fire Station
Fayette Sheriff's Office
Police
Bluegrass Hearing Clinic of Central Kentucky
Clinic
Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Pharmacy Shop
Pharmacy
Fire Station #1 (Headquarters)
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing B-

University Of Kentucky home prices are $311,850 - which is 147% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$311,850
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
48%
A+
Home Affordability
11.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A

The University Of Kentucky graduation rate is 93% - which is 19% higher than Kentucky
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Cassidy Elementary School
Morton Middle School
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Lexington Montessori School
Christ The King School
Scapa At Bluegrass
Homebound Secondary
Good Shepherd Day School
Homebound Elementary
Able
Picadome Elementary School
Community Montessori School
Glendover Elementary School
Southside Technical Center
Ashland Elementary School
Sts. Peter & Paul School
Sayre School
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Harrison Elementary School
Sap Program
William Wells Brown Elementary
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
Lexington Day Treatment
Clays Mill Elementary School
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School
High Schools (2) D-
Montessori High School
Montessori High School Incorporated
Lafayette High School
Homebound Secondary
Opportunity Middle College
Sayre School
Family Care Center
Sap Program
Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington Day Treatment
Steam Academy
Henry Clay High School
Summit Christian Academy
Clays Mill Road Christian Academy
Fayette County Learning Center
Lexington Christian Academy
Martin L King Acad For Excellence Alt
Sphinx Academy
Tates Creek High School
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Bryan Station High School
Frederick Douglass High School
Success Academy
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ratings A+

University Of Kentucky has an overall rating of 88% from 4 reviews.
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  • University Of Kentucky has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University Of Kentucky crime rates are 44% lower than the Lexington-Fayette average
  • Cost of living in University Of Kentucky is 11% higher than the Lexington-Fayette average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University Of Kentucky? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Student Football Tailgating
      Alumni Plaza
      Memorial Steps
      Elizabeth Park
      Lou Johnson Park
      Dantzler Greenspace
      Burley Park
      Woodland Park

      Entertainment

      Guignol Theatre
      Kentucky Proud Park
      University of Kentucky Anthropology Museum
      John Cropp Stadium
      Ishmael Stadium
      The Livery
      State Theatre
      Kentucky Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Chick-fil-A
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway Cafe
      Off the Hookah
      Best Friend Bar
      Cosmic Charlie's
      Jimmy John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Of Kentucky? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in University Of Kentucky.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      38% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      32%

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University Of Kentucky a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      United States Veterans Hospital
      UK Healthcare
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      Baptist Health
      Lexington VA Medical Center
      Saint Joseph Hospital
      Eastern State Hospital
      Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Pharmacy Shop
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Chiro One Wellness Center
      Bluegrass Dermatology
      Bolton Chiropractic
      Cornerstone Chiropractic Wellness