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Lexington Hills, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,777 Population 588/sq mi density
$245,000 Median Income $113,384 per capita
$1,177,900 Home Value $1,325,602 Zillow
$2,636 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 2,012 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$245,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$1,177,900 home value, $2,636/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates37.1590°N, 121.9888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Clara County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0372 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.39 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 121 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 39 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 138 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 65 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 35 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 49 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 39 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 41 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 45 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 94 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 141 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 32 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 40 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 131 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 32 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 96 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 32 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 104 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 69 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 10 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 24 km 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 63 km 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 26 km 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 13 km 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 86 km 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 67 km 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 28 km 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 27 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 63 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 37 km 0
Apr 1, 1965 EF1 26 km 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 60 km 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 23 km 0
Jan 6, 2019 EF0 23 km 0
Jan 6, 2016 EF0 59 km 0
Dec 22, 2012 EF0 34 km 0
Apr 11, 2012 EF0 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF0 39 km 0
Dec 26, 2005 EF0 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 4.5 m 30 61 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 17 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 47 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m 75 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 9 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 57 km
2016 SOBERANES 131,921 96 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 20 km
2020 RIVER 51,582 84 km
2007 LICK 47,424 50 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 61 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 66 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 71 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 66 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 7 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 22 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 72 km
2020 CARMEL 7,299 87 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 71 km
2009 GLORIA 6,686 99 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 67 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 60 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 71 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 50 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in Coldest

Lexington Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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