Population 5,379 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairway-Liberty Heights
Household size in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.05 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairway-Liberty Heights are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.11, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 36.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +1.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Fairway-Liberty Heights is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 40.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Fairway-Liberty Heights, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairway-Liberty Heights
Renters in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 43.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 45.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 45.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 46.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Fairway-Liberty Heights rent their homes (37.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Lexington overall (46.1%). Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Fairway-Liberty Heights: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 8.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Fairway-Liberty Heights has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Lexington neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fairway-Liberty Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $663 | $824 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $729 | $896 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $883 | $1,024 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $1,309 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$486 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Fairway-Liberty Heights runs $938 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $275 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairway-Liberty Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 39.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.9% | 40.9% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.2% | 43.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 47.5% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fairway-Liberty Heights is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 88.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 89.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 90.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fairway-Liberty Heights is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Lexington as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairway-Liberty Heights
| Period | Fairway-Liberty Heights | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fairway-Liberty Heights has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairway-Liberty Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway-Liberty Heights | 2.04 | 37.4 | 8.4% | 37.1% | 5.9% | 1955 | $938 | 54.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Chevy Chase-Ashland Park | 2.02 | 45.2 | 1.5% | 40.3% | 8.1% | 1955 | $1,175 | 76.2% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| Duncan Park | 2.10 | 35.0 | 14.9% | 61.1% | 19.0% | 1952 | $850 | 38.0% | 85.6% | 6.9% |
| Castlewood Park | 2.36 | 40.3 | 6.9% | 46.6% | 10.4% | 1952 | $1,013 | 23.5% | 77.6% | 4.9% |
| Downtown Lexington | 1.65 | 41.2 | 9.7% | 73.9% | 8.0% | 1959 | $875 | 56.0% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | 2.81 | 21.5 | 5.4% | 67.8% | 36.7% | 1946 | $1,282 | 53.9% | 99.2% | 18.6% |
| Eastland Park-Dixie Plantation | 2.10 | 47.9 | 11.2% | 45.3% | 9.9% | 1976 | $1,206 | 28.3% | 89.0% | 2.3% |
| University of Kentucky | 3.05 | 20.5 | 7.5% | 76.3% | 41.6% | 1946 | $1,245 | 45.4% | 99.7% | 25.8% |
| Kenawood-Rockwood | 2.17 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 33.1% | 8.8% | 1967 | $1,034 | 26.0% | 90.8% | 2.5% |
| Reservorir | 1.99 | 46.2 | 3.4% | 46.0% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,379 | 62.8% | 94.4% | 4.0% |
| Idle Hour | 2.22 | 30.3 | 14.4% | 69.4% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,166 | 34.3% | 86.2% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairway-Liberty Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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