Background
& Benefits

Lexington, Kentucky, best known as the Horse Capital of the World, lies in the heart of Bluegrass Country. While many recognize rolling hills of the Bluegrass and magnificent horse farms encircling the city, fewer realize Lexington’s best-kept secret awaits in its amazing downtown region. Lexington’s unique merged city and county government creates unity and focus for downtown and the entire Lexington community.

Lexington was the first city in the country to create an urban service boundary to protect its famous countryside.  As an urban area, downtown offers opportunities found only in cities, while just minutes away the spectacular countryside beckons.  The marriage of urban amenities and rural splendor marks Lexington as a truly distinctive community. 

Downtown boasts historic, residential neighborhoods; a central business district; entertainment and cultural areas; and Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky.  The Lexington Downtown Development Authority promotes downtown Lexington as a great place to live, work, play.  So…come on DOWNTOWN!

Downtown Statistics

Population: 5000 +
Male: 53%
Female: 47%
Median Age: 33.1 years
Businesses: Approximately 1000 located in downtown area
Work Force Population: 12,000 +
Major Employers:
University of Kentucky
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Financial Institutions