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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY


Lexington is a gracious mid-south city which offers enviable affordability and many desirable features to attract and retain the best employees and their families.

Low Overall Cost of Doing Business

  • Forbes magazine rates Lexington the 2nd best metro area in the United States for the cost of doing business.
  • Kentucky's cost of doing business ranks the 4th-lowest nationally based on labor cost, tax burden and energy cost, and ranks the lowest overall in a regional comparison of competitor states.
  • Kentucky is the lowest cost state for electrical industrial power.

Educated, Skilled Workforce

  • Lexington has a highly-educated, diverse and skilled workforce (pop. over 260,000)
  • Chosen by Forbes magazine as one of top 10 best places for business and careers
  • Ranked one of the top 10 cities with the highest educational attainment, bachelor's degree or higher

Great Place to Live, Work and Play!

  • Four-season climate with beautiful rural landscapes
  • Great school system
  • International equine industry presence provides unique sporting and special events opportunities
  • Extensive and varied cultural and entertainment activities