Explore Lexington Neighborhoods

Explore Lexington KY neighborhoods and find where you want to live. From walkable Chevy Chase to the master-planned community of Hamburg, our neighborhood guides cover schools, restaurants, parks, and cost of living in every major area of Lexington, Kentucky.

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

One of Lexington's most historic and sought-after neighborhoods, often ranked the city's most walkable, with Craftsman Bungalows, Tudor Revivals, and beloved local landmarks along Euclid Avenue.

Lexington's most walkable neighborhoodBorders University of Kentucky campusHistoric 1920s-1960s homes
Downtown Lexington

Downtown Lexington

Cluster of central Lexington sub-districts including Gratz Park, North Limestone (NoLi), Aylesford Place, and the downtown core, with walkable access to Rupp Arena, the Lexington Opera House, the Distillery District, and most of Lexington's biggest annual events.

Multiple sub-districts (Gratz Park, NoLi, Aylesford Place, downtown core)Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera HouseWalking distance to Distillery District
Hamburg

Hamburg

Master-planned community in southeastern Lexington built around John E. Madden's historic Hamburg Place horse farm and anchored by the Hamburg Pavilion shopping district, with easy access to I-75 and I-64.

Historic Hamburg Place thoroughbred horse farmHamburg Pavilion shopping center (1997)Major healthcare hub (Baptist Health, UK HealthCare)
Ashland ParkPhoto: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0

Ashland Park

National Register historic district designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the firm behind Central Park, surrounding Henry Clay's estate, dating to the early 20th century.

1904 Olmsted Brothers designed neighborhoodListed on National Register of Historic Places since 1986Adjacent to Henry Clay's Ashland estate
Andover

Andover

Upscale cluster of southeast Lexington subdivisions with large homes, mature tree-lined streets, and shared green space on the former Andover Golf and Country Club property.

Six Andover-area subdivisions in southeast LexingtonFormer Andover Golf and Country Club property now community green spaceWalking distance to Hamburg shopping
Idle Hour

Idle Hour

Mid-century southeast Lexington neighborhood with the distinctive 'Saint' street naming convention (St. Phillip, St. Ann), mature trees, large lots, and access to the private Idle Hour Country Club.

Post-WWII mixed-use neighborhood (1950s-60s)"Saint" street naming convention (St. Phillip, St. Ann, etc.)Idle Hour Country Club access
Bell CourtPhoto: Nyttend, Public Domain

Bell Court

Historic neighborhood and Preserve America Community just southeast of Downtown, known for its charm, walkability, and strong community association.

National Register Historic District since 1980Preserve America Community157 contributing historic buildings
Masterson Station

Masterson Station

Northwest Lexington neighborhood with open green spaces, Masterson Station Park, and convenient I-75 access.

Largest neighborhood in LexingtonMasterson Station Park (over 600 acres)Open green spaces