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Lexington, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,119 Population 811/sq mi density
$49,091 Median Income $39,267 per capita
$191,000 Home Value $225,730 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,091 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$191,000 home value, $643/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lexington, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,091
35% below
$39,267 per capita
Home Value
$191,000
32% below
Zillow: $225,730
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
273/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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)

Income
65%
Home Value
68%
Rent
55%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $49,091 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lexington is $191,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,730. Median rent is $643/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Lexington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 273/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lexington has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,119
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,091
Per Capita$39,267
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A
Home Value$191,000
Rent$643
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$225,730
Housing Units1,217
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property273/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation641 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Lexington was built in 1980.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.