Why Live in Palomar
Palomar, located near Lexington's southwest corner, is a neighborly community where families and friends meet up at the local rec center and pool. The area boasts highly-rated schools, including Rosa Parks Elementary School, Beaumont Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. The community clubhouse offers a venue for gatherings, swimming, sports and strolling on paths next to landscaped ponds. Traditional and ranch-style homes between 2,500 and 7,000 square feet in size, set on spacious quarter-acre lots, sell for $360,000 to $815,000. The neighborhood offers convenient access to shopping and dining at the Fountains of Palomar and Palomar Centre, which hosts the local Starbucks, Orangetheory Fitness and the Papi's at Palomar Mexican restaurant. Fayette Mall, the largest mall in Kentucky, is also just 10 minutes away. For outdoor activities, residents can visit Keene Trace Golf Club, Higbee Mill Park and Wellington Park, which includes a dog park, walking trails and a sensory garden. Palomar is conveniently located near major Lexington destinations such as the Keeneland Race Track and Blue Grass Airport, both within 3 miles. Public transportation and highways provide easy access to downtown Lexington, just 6 miles away. The neighborhood hosts various events throughout the year, including an Easter Egg Hunt, a Fourth of July kids parade, and concerts in the park, fostering a close-knit community feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palomar a good place to live?
Palomar is a good place to live. Palomar is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Palomar has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.3 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $154,932 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 65.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Palomar are home owners, with 3.4% of residents renting and 96.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Palomar can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Palomar neighborhood guide.
Is Palomar, KY a safe neighborhood?
Palomar, KY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Palomar?
The median home price in Palomar is $517,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $103,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.19%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $108K a year to afford the median home price in Palomar. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Palomar is $155K.
What are the best public schools in Palomar?
The best public schools that serve Palomar are:
What are the best private schools in Palomar?
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Are home prices dropping in Palomar?
Yes, home prices in Palomar are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Palomar, KY
On average, homes in Palomar, Lexington sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Palomar, Lexington over the last 12 months is $480,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$506,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$639,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$517,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%