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Location and weather

Lexington is in Fayette county of north-central Kentucky. Resting just 79 miles east of Louisville, Lexington has been named "The Horse Capital of the World". Most famously known for the annual Kentucky Derby, Lexington is home to the Keeneland Kentucky Horse Park and the Godolphin at Jonabell Farms. Other landmarks include the Thoroughbred Park, the Lexington Cemetery, McConnell Springs and Jacobson Park.

The town also hosts the Kentucky Wildcats college basketball team at the Rupp Arena. With rolling hills, expansive stables and extensive horse farms, Lexington is also the center of the horse breeding and racing business. Lexington even offers The University of Kentucky, which explains its large student population.

In Lexington, the summers are warm and humid, while the winters are cold and wet. The summer temperatures are in the 80's, with lows in the 60's. Winter temperatures are in the 40's, with lows in the mid-20's.

Population, job market and cost of living

Lexington's population in 2019 was 315,109, with a growth rate of 9.4%.

The job growth has increased by 1.41% over the last year and in ten years, is predicted to have increased by 37.49%. The major industries are health care, social assistance, educational services and manufacturing. The largest companies to work for are Lexmark International, Tempur Sealy International, Valvoline, Fazoli's and Fayette County Public Schools.

The cost of living is low, due to the Lexington real estate market and cost of available housing. With a reputation of top-tier horse racing, strong sports culture, a state university, and improving job growth, Lexington will continue attracting families that want to live in a beautiful Kentucky city.