Bluegrass Rankings

Not surprisingly, we believe that Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass Region is one of the best places in the world. Whether you are looking to start or relocate a business, raise a family, or just enjoy life, Lexington is the place to be.

While you may expect us to think highly of Lexington, we are thrilled that a lot of other people do as well. Below is a sample of all the great things that other people have been saying about Lexington lately.

 BLUEGRASS RANKINGS (PDF)

A list of our recent accomplishments

2014

#17 Best College Town - American Institute for Economic Research

#23 Most Educated City - Wallet Hub

#66 Most Livable City - Livability

#2 Rapid Recovery Leader - Business Facilities 

#24 World's Smartest Cities - National Geographic

#7 Best Quality of Life - Nerd Wallet

#10 Great Towns to Retire To - Kiplinger

#3 Best City to Start a New Life - My Life

#19 Best College Town in America - Best College Reviews

#8 Best City for Working Parents - Nerd Wallet

#12 Best Post-Recession Recovery - Wallet Hub

#31 Best Places for Business and Careers - Forbes

#7 Lowest International Business Location Costs in the U.S. Northwest/Canada region - KPMG LLP

#53 Most Affordable Cities in America - NerdWallet

 2013

#27 Best Places for Business and Careers - Forbes

#44 Best Performing Cities - Milken Institute 

#3 Best Places to Retire - CNN Money Magazine

#17 America's Top 25 High-Tech Hotspots -The Atlantic Cities

#5 Top 10 Best Cities for Home Buyers - Movoto Real Estate

#27 100 Best Places to Live - Livability.com

#4 Increase in Start-up Density from 1990-2010 - Kauffman

Google Names Lexington a 2013 eCity!

#5 Top 10 College Towns - Livability.com

#7 Best Places to Retire - Forbes

                                                                                       2012

100 Best Communities for Young People, America's Promise Alliance

#16 Best Small Metro Area College Destinations - American Institute for Economic Research

#25 America's 50 Best Cities - BusinessWeek

#4 Lowest International Business Location Costs in the U.S. Northwest/Canada region - KPMG LLP                                                                           

                                                                                        2011

#9 Best Places for Retirement, Forbes

#1 Top 10 Mid-Sized Counties, Fourth Economy

100 Best Communities for Young People, America's Promise Alliance

#25 America's 50 Best Cities - BusinessWeek

#6 Best Value City - Kiplinger

#4 Best Place for Business and Careers - Forbes

#6 Best City for College Graduates - The Daily Beast   

Top Ten Cities of The Future - FDi Intelligence 

#1 The Best Cities for Finding a Job - Forbes

2010

#2 The Best Cities for Education - Parenting Magazine

#3 Best Places to Retire - CNNMoney

#5 The Best Cities for Families - Parenting Magazine

#5 The Best Markets for Single Family Home Investment - Wall Street Journal

#5 Top Medium Sized US Cities for Entrepreneurs - Grasshopper Group

#5 Best Real Estate Market Buy - MSN Real Estate

#6 Top Metros - Low Cost Manufacturing Centers - Business Facilities

#7 Percent of pop. over age 25 with an Advanced degree among cities over 250,000 - US Census 2009 ACS

#7 Best Cities In Terms of Business Costs - KPMG Competitive Alternatives

#7 Top 10 Metros - Quality of Life - Business Facilities

#7 Highest State Increase of Entrepreneurial Activity - Kauffman Foundation

#8 2010 Best-Performing Cities: Biggest Gainers - Milken Institute

#8 The Best Large Cities to Bank In - gobankingrates.com

#9 The Best Places For Business And Careers - Forbes

#13  Percent of pop. over age 25 with at least a Bachelor's degree among cities over 250,000 - US Census 2009 ACS

#14  Best Mid-Sized Cities for Job Growth - New Geography

#41 Bike-Friendly Cities - Bicycle Magazine

Editors' Location Pick - Business Facilities

Top 10 College Towns - Relocate America

100 Best Communities For Young People - America’s Promise Alliance

#5 College Sports Towns - Forbes

#6 Best Mid Size Metro to Launch a Business - CNNMoney

#6 Best Place to Raise a Family - Children's Health

#8 Best Cities - Quality of Life For Women - Women’s Health

#9 America's Best Affordable Places to Retire - BusinessWeek

#10 Percent of pop. over age 25 with an Advanced degree among cities over 250,000 - US Census 2008 ACS

#10 Best Cities - Quality of Life For Men - Men’s Health

#13 Top Hotspots for Young, Talented Workers; Midsize Magnets - NextCities

#13 Percent of pop. over age 25 with at least a Bachelor's degree among cities over 250,000 - US Census  2008 ACS

Best Place in Kentucky To Raise Your Kids - BusinessWeek

Top 10 Best Places to Live - Relocate America

Best Places to Live the Simple Life - AARP Magazine

#2 Most Educated Workforce - Business Facilities

#2 Best Cities For Relocating Families - Worldwide ERC & Primacy Relocation

#5 Best Places For Business and Careers - Forbes

#7 Best Cities In Terms of Business Costs - KPMG Competitive Alternatives

#13 Best Cities For Riding Out A Recession - BusinessWeek

#14 Best Cities For Salary Value - Salary.com

#25 America’s Greenest Cities - Popular Science

100 Best Communities For Young People - America’s Promise Alliance

A Top 5 Best Buy For Recent College Grads And Young Professionals - Who’s Your City by Richard Florida

Best Metros To Test New Products - Places Rated

#10 Top Metros - Site Selection

#11 Percent of Population With A Bachelor’s Degree - US Census Bureau ACS

5-Star Business Opportunity Metro - Expansion Management

5-Star Quality Of Life Metro - Expansion Management

Blue Ribbon School - Fayette County Public Schools - Expansion Management

Top 5 Best Cities For Young Singles - Kiplinger’s

#12 Top Green Cities - National Geographic Green Guide

#13 50 Smart Places to Live - Kiplinger’s

#48 Best City To Live In Worldwide - Mercer Consulting