Greater LEX Ranks as a Top City for Work, Life and Mental Health Balance
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The city moved up from #11 to #9 nationally for overall work-life and mental health balance, with a total score of 74.8 out of 100.
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Lexington ranks #12 for affordability, with a median household income of $67,631 (up from $66,087 in 2024) and a cost of living index of 91.8 (#12), well below the national average.
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Commute times are a strong point, averaging just 20.8 minutes, making Lexington the 13th fastest city for daily travel.
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It ranks #17 nationally for mental health, driven by:
- An air quality score of 40(#5), an improvement from 45.8 in 2024
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An average workweek of 37.9 hours (#24)
Interested in learning more about what makes Greater Lexington special? Visit our Live Here page for more information on the diverse range of opportunities and lifestyles spanning our unique 9-county region. Our top K-12 schools and welcoming neighborhoods put us on the map as one of the best cities to raise a family in America, while our friendly and educated residents, global employers, outdoor recreation and eclectic farm-to-table food scene make us one of the best places to live, hands down. Whether you’re a young family seeking stability or a recent college graduate looking for vibrant amenities at a lower cost of living, the Bluegrass Region provides the foundation for building a higher quality of life.