At a Glance
Median Income
$98,676
$43,318 per capita
Home Value
$171,600
Zillow: $226,106
Median Rent
$734/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $98,676 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,318. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $171,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,106. Median rent is $734/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 367/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,074
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,676
Per Capita$43,318
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$734
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$226,106
Housing Units914
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property367/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation746 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexington was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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