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Paris, KY

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The Thoroughbred Capital of the World combines small-town charm and big-city convenience

Charming Vibrant Historic Nature Community Convenient

Paris, Kentucky sits 18 miles northeast of Lexington along U.S. Highway 68, and marries peaceful small-town character with a unique downtown identity that makes this city an attractive option among the landscape of northern Kentucky. Paris’ Main Street is lined with classic buildings that showcase architecture you might not expect from a city of just six square miles. Cafes, distilleries, and breweries can be found within yards of each other. Garrard City Park and Bourbon County Park saddle Stoner Creek, making for a convenient place to enjoy the weather or lets the kids or dogs play.

Residents of Paris enjoy a fantastic family-friendly community and a pleasing slow pace, but should you need to head down into the city of Lexington, the commute only takes 30 minutes by car.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Paris, KY is $595 for one bedroom, $685 for two bedrooms, and $714 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paris has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$595/month
460 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bourbon Central Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

483 Students

4
out of 10

Paris Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

307 Students

4
out of 10

Cane Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

464 Students

3
out of 10

Bourbon County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

593 Students

3
out of 10

Paris Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

146 Students

2
out of 10

Bourbon County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

790 Students

5
out of 10

Paris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

221 Students

3
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.