South Lexington & Jessamine County

US-27 South

The primary growth corridor stretching south from Lexington along US-27 (Nicholasville Road) into Jessamine County. Nicholasville Road is the most heavily trafficked arterial in the metro, connecting the University of Kentucky and Fayette Mall to the Brannon Crossing commercial hub and Nicholasville -- the metro's second-largest city. Wilmore, home to Asbury University, anchors the southern end. Newer suburban development, including Beaumont and Palomar, lines the corridor between New Circle Road and the county line.

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Communities

2 communities in South / Jessamine.

NicholasvilleJessamine County seatUS-27 corridorAlltech HQBrannon Crossing
~$310Kblended median · 2026
Jessamine County seat on the US-27 growth corridor
Nicholasville is the Jessamine County seat and the second-largest city in the Lexington-Fayette metro, anchoring the US-27 growth corridor south of Lexington. The city blends an older downtown Main Street with rapidly expanding subdivisions near Brannon Crossing, home to Alltech's global headquarters, R.J. Corman Railroad Group, and Blue Grass Energy. A 12-mile, 17-minute commute on US-27 connects residents to downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky, and Baptist Health Lexington.
Schools
Jessamine County Public Schools (B+)
Grocery
Kroger Brannon Crossing, Kroger Kimberly Square, Kroger Bellerive Plaza, Walmart Supercenter, Meijer, Fitch's IGA
Parks
Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation (15+ parks, 466 county-wide acres after 150% expansion), City/County Park (10+ acres, walking track, playground)
WilmoreAsbury UniversityHigh Bridge ParkWalkable Main StreetKentucky River Palisades
~$335Kblended median · 2026
Asbury University town above the Kentucky River Palisades
Wilmore is a compact Jessamine County city perched above the Kentucky River Palisades, anchored by Asbury University (founded 1890) and Asbury Theological Seminary. The walkable historic Main Street has independent cafes, a bookstore, and restaurants within a few blocks of the university campus, and High Bridge Park — overlooking the 1877 High Bridge of Kentucky — is 10 minutes south. The commute to downtown Lexington is roughly 22-28 minutes via US-68 and KY-29.
Schools
Jessamine County Public Schools (B+)
Grocery
Kroger Brannon Crossing (~10 min NE), Kroger Nicholasville (Bellerive Plaza & Kimberly Square), Walmart Supercenter Nicholasville, Small downtown markets on Main Street
Parks
High Bridge Park (Kentucky River Palisades overlook, restored 1877 Victorian pavilion, hiking trails, museum, playground), High Bridge of Kentucky (275 ft — tallest railroad trestle in the world at its 1877 completion)
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Community Comparison

NicholasvilleWilmore
Median Home~$310K
Blended 2025-2026 median across older core and new subdivisions; Zillow ZHVI ~$212K, Homes.com median ~$375K, Movoto list median ~$419K, Redfin sale median ~$297K		~$335K
Small-market blend 2025-2026; Zillow ZHVI ~$269K, Homes.com median ~$387K, Redfin avg sale ~$320K. Very competitive (Redfin score 84/100); homes sell in ~13-20 days.
Commute (Off-Peak)~17 min
Rush: ~25-35 min		~22-28 min
Rail TransitLextran Route 5 – Nicholasville Road
Terminus at Man o' War Blvd inside Fayette County; park-and-ride connection to downtown Lexington Transit Center		Asbury University campus shuttle
University-run service for students and staff within Wilmore; no Lextran fixed-route service extends into Wilmore (terminus inside Fayette County)
School DistrictJessamine County Public Schools (B+)Jessamine County Public Schools (B+)
Top High School8,200+ students across 13 schools
Wilmore Elementary School (Niche A-, #1 Best Public Elementary in Jessamine County; 469 students, 14:1 ratio)
Signature ParkNicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation (15+ parks, 466 county-wide acres after 150% expansion)High Bridge Park (Kentucky River Palisades overlook, restored 1877 Victorian pavilion, hiking trails, museum, playground)
VibeJessamine County seat on the US-27 growth corridorAsbury University town above the Kentucky River Palisades
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