Wilmore
Asbury University town above the Kentucky River Palisades
Why People Move Here
Wilmore is a compact Jessamine County city perched above the Kentucky River Palisades, anchored by Asbury University (founded 1890) and Asbury Theological Seminary. The walkable historic Main Street has independent cafes, a bookstore, and restaurants within a few blocks of the university campus, and High Bridge Park — overlooking the 1877 High Bridge of Kentucky — is 10 minutes south. The commute to downtown Lexington is roughly 22-28 minutes via US-68 and KY-29.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
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School Districts
Jessamine County Public Schools
B+- Wilmore Elementary School (Niche A-, #1 Best Public Elementary in Jessamine County; 469 students, 14:1 ratio)
- Feeds to West Jessamine Middle School then West Jessamine High School (Niche B+)
- Wilmore addresses fall in the West Jessamine attendance zone — verify enrollment eligibility by address
FAQ — Wilmore
What is the commute from Wilmore to downtown Lexington?
Approximately 17 miles / 22-28 minutes via US-68 and KY-29 (Wilmore Road connecting to Nicholasville Road). An alternate route through Nicholasville on US-27 adds a few minutes. The drive passes through Jessamine County horse-farm country.
What are the school ratings in Wilmore?
Wilmore Elementary School holds a Niche A- and ranks #1 among Jessamine County's public elementary schools, serving 469 students with a 14:1 ratio. Students feed into West Jessamine Middle School and West Jessamine High School (Niche B+, #6 Best Public HS in the Lexington area). Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the median home price in Wilmore?
A blended 2025-2026 median of approximately $335K reflects sources ranging from Zillow ZHVI ($269K) to Homes.com ($387K) and Redfin average sale price ($320K). The Wilmore market is very competitive — Redfin scores it 84/100 with homes selling in roughly 13-20 days. Homeownership rate is 52.1%, lower than the national average, reflecting Asbury University rental demand.
What parks and trails are in Wilmore?
High Bridge Park sits atop the Kentucky River Palisades with a restored Victorian pavilion, a playground, a museum, picnic areas, and hiking trails overlooking the 1877 High Bridge of Kentucky (275 ft, tallest railroad trestle in the world at its completion). Asbury University's on-campus trails are open to the community, and Camp Nelson National Monument (Civil War site) is about 12 minutes south via US-27.
What are the crime statistics in Wilmore?
Per SafeWise's 2026 list, Wilmore ranks #6 among Kentucky's safest cities, with a 2024 violent crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents (6.76x lower than the Kentucky average) and a property crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 (2.12x lower than state average). CrimeGrade reports Wilmore is safer than 91% of US cities.
Who is the main employer in Wilmore?
Asbury University — a private liberal arts university founded in 1890 with roughly 1,900 students — is the largest single employer in Wilmore, followed by Asbury Theological Seminary, a graduate theological school at 204 N. Lexington Ave. Jessamine County Public Schools (Wilmore Elementary) and the City of Wilmore round out the local public-sector employers. Nicholasville employers Alltech, R.J. Corman, and Blue Grass Energy are roughly 10 minutes northeast.
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