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
Population Overview
Total Population
34,085
Census 2023
Population Density
2,075
per square mile
Land Area
16.6
square miles (43.1 km²)
Median Age
46.6 yrs
20% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 32.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
56.8%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
32.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 60% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 38.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
60%
Spanish
38.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
33.7%
Veterans
3.4%
43% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.2%
45% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.2%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.8%
91% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 34,085 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,075 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 32.9% |
Language
| English Only | 60.0% |
| Spanish | 38.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 33.7% |
| Veterans | 3.4% |
| Disability | 7.2% |
| Health Insurance | 99.2% |
| Uninsured | 0.8% |
| Broadband Access | 97.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |