Lexington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
34,085
Population
2,075/sq mi density
$219,402
Median Income
$109,883 per capita
$1,147,900
Home Value
$1,574,814 Zillow
$2,816
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
61
Violent Crime/100K
358 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$219,402 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$1,147,900 home value, $2,816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4452°N, 71.2300°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Middlesex County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").