For Sale
Lexington, KY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$259
Avg asking sale price
$2,344
Avg asking lease rate
16,491 SF
Avg unit lease size
35,467 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.20%
Average cap rate
Lexington's Demographic Profile
Lexington has 134,083 households and a median income of $62,730, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 319,717 |
| # Households | 134,083 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median household income | $62,730 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 64,810 |
| 5-year population change | 0% |
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| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $150 | 85,624 SF | 6.75% |
| Nicholasville | $250 | 17,816 SF | 6.20% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $462 | 25,655 SF |
| Wilmore | $123 | 1,867 SF |
| Winchester | $91 | 131,284 SF |
| Paris | $820 | 3,726 SF |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Lexington
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Lexington pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $259 | 35,467 SF |
| Nicholasville | $404 | 26,796 SF |
| Versailles | $181 | 52,691 SF |
| Georgetown | $106 | 127,700 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Lexington alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Lexington or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | 32,357 | 12,248 | 37 | $59,731 | 3 | 5,094 | 5% |
| Versailles | 10,529 | 4,388 | 41 | $54,545 | 2 | 1,965 | 3% |
| Midway | 1,504 | 546 | 40 | $79,049 | 2 | 166 | -1% |
| Georgetown | 39,066 | 14,894 | 35 | $68,783 | 3 | 5,630 | 10% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Lexington, KY and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in Lexington
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Is Lexington a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Lexington offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Lexington?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Lexington. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Lexington?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Lexington. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Lexington compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Lexington. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Lexington acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Lexington, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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