Best Areas to Live in Nicholasville

Nicholasville's most frequently cited residential draws span areas near the Brannon Crossing retail corridor and the city's broader position within Jessamine County.

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Areas near Brannon Crossing

Neighborhoods near the Brannon Crossing retail, restaurant, and housing development carry a genuine, newer-growth character, reflecting Nicholasville's real, fast-growing commercial base.

Nicholasville's real occupational-tax structure

Movers researching Nicholasville should also weigh the real, disclosed combined 2.5% city/county occupational tax rate against Jessamine County addresses outside city limits, which carry only the county's 1% rate.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.