Home project costs in Lexington, KY
Every project we cover, priced for the Lexington-Fayette metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Lexington sits 185th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 92.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (154th). The metro has about 286,910 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. French drain (−1%), gravel driveway (−3%) and sprinkler system (−3%) sit highest, and roof replacement (−10%), home addition (−10%) and laminate flooring (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 10 miles away) shows a January average low of 25°F, a July average high of 87°F and 50 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Lexington
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.37 | $22.26 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.98 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.63 | $25.01 | $29.61 | $29.12 | 0.86 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.74 | $28.15 | $31.73 | $28.78 | 0.98 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.55 | $29.75 | $39.11 | $30.67 | 0.97 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.38 | $24.92 | $31.33 | $27.41 | 0.91 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $21.03 | $27.56 | $32.38 | $30.38 | 0.91 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $22.34 | $23.00 | $26.32 | $26.77 | 0.86 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.57 | $22.42 | $26.49 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Lexington
The 7 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Lexington, from −6% (concrete driveway) to −3% (gravel driveway).
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Lexington | 400 sq ft | $2,300 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Lexington | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Lexington | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Lexington | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Lexington | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −4% |
| Concrete patio cost in Lexington | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Lexington | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | −5% |
Decks & outdoor in Lexington
The 2 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Lexington, from −8% (composite deck) to −7% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Lexington | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Lexington | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,100 | −8% |
Building & additions in Lexington
Across these 2 projects, Lexington averages −8% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −7% and home addition lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Lexington | 576 sq ft | $26,900 – $53,900 | −7% |
| Home addition cost in Lexington | 300 sq ft | $34,300 – $69,500 | −10% |
Doors & windows in Lexington
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Lexington, from −9% (patio door) to −6% (front door).
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Lexington | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Lexington | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Lexington | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Lexington | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Lexington | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Lexington
The 4 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Lexington, from −6% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Lexington | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Lexington | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Lexington | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Lexington | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Lexington
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Lexington, from −10% (roof replacement) to −5% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Lexington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Lexington | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Lexington | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Lexington | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,600 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Lexington | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Lexington
Across these 5 projects, Lexington averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Lexington | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Lexington | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Lexington | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Lexington | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Lexington | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Lexington
Across these 5 projects, Lexington averages −3% against national midpoints. French drain is highest at −1% and sod installation lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Lexington | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall cost in Lexington | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,800 – $13,000 | −4% |
| Sod installation cost in Lexington | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Lexington | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,700 | −3% |
| Inground pool cost in Lexington | 450 sq ft | $35,000 – $109,500 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Lexington
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Lexington, from −9% (laminate flooring) to −7% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Lexington range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Lexington | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Lexington | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,400 | −9% |
| Tile flooring cost in Lexington | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,350 | −7% |
Lexington against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Lexington comes out −6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Knoxville is the lowest at −8% (145 miles) and Cincinnati the highest at −1% (65 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KYthis page | 92.9 | 96.2 | −6% | |
| Cincinnati, OH | 65 miles | 95.4 | 93.8 | −1% |
| Louisville, KY | 70 miles | 93.1 | 96.2 | −4% |
| Huntington, WV | 100 miles | 88.4 | 96.3 | −6% |
| Dayton, OH | 120 miles | 92.7 | 93.6 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 130 miles | 90.2 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Knoxville, TN | 145 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |