If you are relocating to Lexington, Kentucky, then you are probably wondering which neighborhood to pick. While you might have some logistical considerations, such as proximity to your job, knowing where the best neighborhoods are will help you find the best places to live in Lexington, KY.
Learn about the best neighborhoods from Anderson Communities and then consider our wonderful apartment homes.
Meadowthorpe
Want to imagine you are living all the way out in the country? Meadowthorpe is a good choice with its beautiful trees, shrubbery, and large number of dog owners. Yet, it’s only two miles away from downtown. The local elementary school has a five-star rating! You can easily hit the road out of town, even if you don’t get further than the large Masterton Station Park. You (and your kids, if you have any) will love this laid-back, quiet neighborhood that combines rural feel with urban convenience.
South Broadway Park
In contrast, if you want to be in the heart of everything, you can’t do much better than South Broadway Park. It’s just west of the University of Kentucky, so great for students who don’t want to live on campus. Just south and west of Historic South Hill, but a lot cheaper, it has restaurants, shopping, and a wonderful urban feel. You’re a short drive from downtown and have an easy commute all across the city.
Downtown
No neighborhood guide would be complete without talking about Lexington’s downtown. The very center and heart of Lexington is also a great place to live, with the famous Kentucky Theatre and the Rupp Arena to enjoy. Eat and play in downtown (especially some of the best pizza around), and appreciate all of the charms of this wonderful Southern city. Go to the Central Library and Phoenix Park to learn and grow. Downtown is where it is all happening.
Castlegate
Between Alumni Drive and Chinoe Road, Castlegate is a small neighborhood with tree-lined streets and easy access to the rest of the city. It features Lexington’s most famous Christmas display at the White Christmas House on Chinoe Road. Castlegate is the perfect balance of quiet, yet close to everything, with an easy run up to downtown (past the State Botanical Garden) and access to the interstate.
Masterson Station
This quiet, wonderful suburban neighborhood is not far from downtown but is bordered by Masterson Station Park. Which really is key to why this is a wonderful choice. The park is huge, with miles of trails and a horseback riding school. This is where the county fair is held, as well as a variety of equestrian events. If what draws you to Lexington is that it is Horsetown, USA, this might be the best neighborhood for you! It has quiet, tree-lined streets, and yet is still within easy striking distance of downtown or anywhere else you might want to go.
McConnells Trace
On the southwest side of Masterson Station Park, McConnells Trace nestles against the edge of Lexington, with the wide open expanse of countryside (and horse farms) to the southwest. It’s a sprawling suburban neighborhood that gives you a tranquil, serene, and picturesque place to live, yet still has access to popular restaurants and grocery stores. You can live near the countryside and in the city at the same time and if you’re fit you can walk out of Lexington and into the beautiful country that surrounds it.
These are some of the best places to live in Lexington, Kentucky, by resident satisfaction. If these neighborhoods appeal, then check out our vibrant apartment and townhome communities. At Anderson, we strive to provide all of our residents with a wonderful place to live in the perfect neighborhood for them.
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