Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Lyndon, KY
25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Lyndon, KY — Key Takeaways
Lyndon has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Mayking CDP with a median home value of $56,700. The strongest job market is in Buckner CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
Lyndon has a population of 10,997, a median household income of $63,806, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median home value citywide is $252,400, which is 10% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayking CDP | 86 | ||
| Cawood CDP | 85 | ||
| Westwood CDP | 73 | ||
4 | West Van Lear CDP | 72 | |
5 | Auxier CDP | 70 | |
6 | Beechmont CDP | 69 | |
7 | Thruston CDP | 60 | |
8 | Brooks CDP | 60 | |
9 | Betsy Layne CDP | 60 | |
10 | Petersburg CDP | 57 | |
11 | McDowell CDP | 54 | |
12 | Hendron CDP | 51 | |
13 | Cannonsburg CDP | 51 | |
14 | Doe Valley CDP | 50 | |
15 | Masonville CDP | 50 | |
16 | Artemus CDP | 50 | |
17 | Sorgho CDP | 49 | |
18 | Claryville CDP | 49 | |
19 | Reidland CDP | 49 | |
20 | Buckner CDP | 49 | |
21 | Verona CDP | 43 | |
22 | Philpot CDP | 43 | |
23 | Rineyville CDP | 42 | |
24 | Plano CDP | 41 | |
25 | Elk Creek CDP | 40 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Lyndon for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $56,700
- $63,700
- $65,400
- $88,400
- $92,400
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.9%
- 1.0%
- 2.0%
- 2.9%
- 3.1%
Lowest violent crime rate
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
Lowest median rent
- $639
- $675
- $725
- $726
- $835
Highest median household income
- $141,538
- $131,172
- $120,536
- $120,075
- $117,917
Lowest poverty rate
- 0.4%
- 2.0%
- 3.2%
- 3.2%
- 4.1%
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.