At a Glance
Median Income
$219,402
$109,883 per capita
Home Value
$1,147,900
Zillow: $1,542,381
Median Rent
$2,816/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.8%
5.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 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 $219,402 , which is 192% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,883. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $1,147,900 , 307% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,542,381. Median rent is $2,816/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 228/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
85.0% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(152% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population34,085
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,075/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$219,402
Per Capita$109,883
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,147,900
Rent$2,816
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$1,542,381
Housing Units12,727
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property228/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary15/100K
Health
Obesity18.8%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation226 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+58.3%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexington was built in 1963.
31.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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