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Lexington, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
Lexington, AL
At a Glance
How Lexington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lexington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lexington residents earn a median household income of $56,354 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,488. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,558 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $180,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,881. Median rent is $693/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,589/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.