If your heart is leading you to relocate to the Bluegrass region of Kentucky you may want to consider Lexington. This is a big town that retains its small town charm. It’s the second largest city in Kentucky and is just over an hour away from Louisville and Cincinnati. With it’s own airport, you’ll have all the conveniences of living in a larger city when you settle down here.
In the past Lexington has been ranked third among mid-sized cities for having the lowest cost of living in the country. The economy is strong here and Lexington KY real estate is affordable by many. If you’re considering relocating here from another place you’ll appreciate the stable economy. There are many job opportunities in technology, healthcare and government.
You’ll have plenty of shopping here with Lexington being the location of the largest mall in the state. There are a large number of local restaurants consisting of both national chain restaurants and unique, locally-owned restaurants.
Lexington is home to more than 100 parks, ranging in size from Smith Street Park (.2 acres) to the 659-acre Masterson Station Park, which is home to several horse shows and other events throughout the year. The city is also home to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, a 734-acre nature preserve situated along the Kentucky River Palisades. Raven Run features more than 11 miles of back-country hiking trails which range from wheelchair-accessible paved trails to difficult single-track trails for walking, running or biking.
Homes in Lexington range in price from $14,500 to $3,100,000. Whether you’re looking for a home or a condo, something cozy or something spacious with lots of acreage, you won’t be disappointed with what we currently have available.
At Murphy Realty Group we’d be happy to talk with you about any of the available Lexington KY real estate. Just give us a call at 1-859-498-1275 and we’ll arrange a time to get together.