Nicholasville, KY Housing Market & City Data

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Average City Rating
30,865
Population Estimate
$144,948
Median Home Value
92.6%
Employment Rate
20.0%
Bachelor's Degree+

Nicholasville City Reviews

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Sandy Allnutt

Nicholasville, KY offers small-town charm with quick access to Lexington's amenities. Known for its scenic horse farms, wineries, and friendly community, it's a great place to live. Housing options range from affordable suburban neighborhoods to luxury estates and countryside properties. With local shops, restaurants, and a lower cost of living, Nicholasville is an excellent choice for those seeking a slower paced lifestyle near the city.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$210
Median Listing Price$432,999
Median Days on Market59
Active Listings176
New Listings68
Total Listings (Active + Pending)343
Avg Listing Price$621,281
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY5%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.15
Family Dual Income48.4
Median Household Income$48,242
Median Individual Income$25,570
Home Ownership55.9%
Home Value$144,948
Median Rent$792
Rent Burden27.5%
Poverty21.5%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED16.1%
  • Highschool Education35.5%
  • Some College28.5%
  • Bachelors Degree13.5%
  • Graduate Degree6.5%
  • Total College or Above20.0%
  • Stem Degree31.9%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male47.3%
  • Female52.7%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married44.7%
  • Divorced18.8%
  • Never Married29.9%
  • Widowed6.6%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityNicholasville
State IDKY
Population30,865

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1827.3%
19–2913.6%
30–3915.0%
40–4914.1%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.9%
60–699.4%
70–796.1%
80+2.6%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation64.1%
Unemployment Rate7.4%
Disabled17.1%

ETHNICITY

White89.6%
Black6.5%
Asian1.5%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1.0%
Multiple1.5%

OTHER

Hispanic3.8%
Limited English2.4%
Health Uninsured6.5%
Veteran7.2%

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