Virginia
East Lexington is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,020. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Lexington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. East Lexington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Lexington is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in East Lexington is $275,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
East Lexington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,768 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $850 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,600 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 562 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 69 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,780 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $275,800 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $965 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,780 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,446/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.9 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,039 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8015°N, 79.4165°W |
| County FIPS | 51163 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.8% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 882/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |