Fayette County is located in the state of Kentucky. With an area of 285 square miles, Fayette County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is at the top with 26,051 residents. Fayette County's population density of urban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Lexington, with a population of 261,388.

Fayette County is one of the most affluent regions in the state. The median income for Fayette County residents is $41,112, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Kentucky. In keeping with this, the average house value in Fayette County is $111,202, well above the state average of $81,445.    Continued below...