Total Tax Burden in Lexington, KY

Living in Lexington with the median household income of $57,612, your estimated total tax burden — including federal income tax, FICA, property tax, and sales tax — is approximately $16,020, an effective rate of 27.8%.

Federal Income Tax (est.)

$8,066

14.0% of income

FICA (SS + Medicare)

$4,407

7.6% of income

Property Tax

$2,338

0.85% effective rate

Sales Tax (est.)

$1,210

6.00% rate

Total Estimated Tax Burden

$16,020

Effective Rate

27.8%

Based on median income of $57,612, median home price of $275,000, and estimated taxable spending of $20,164. Actual taxes vary by individual circumstances. Use our calculators for a personalized estimate.

Tax Details for Lexington

Lexington residents face a combined local sales tax rate of 6.00%. This is a relatively low sales tax rate.

Property taxes on the median-priced home of $275,000 would cost approximately $2,338 per year, or $195/month. The effective rate of 0.85% is below the national median, making property ownership more tax-friendly.

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