Lexington, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
665 Population 205/sq mi density
$56,354 Median Income $27,488 per capita
$180,600 Home Value $221,063 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,354 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $693/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lexington, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,354
25% below
$27,488 per capita
Home Value
$180,600
36% below
Zillow: $221,063
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
64%
Rent
60%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.8% (50% 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 $221,063. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 678/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population665
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,354
Per Capita$27,488
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$3,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,600
Rent$693
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$221,063
Housing Units358
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property678/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,937/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation748 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute38 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lexington was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.