At a Glance
Median Income
$72,955
$36,494 per capita
Home Value
$282,000
Zillow: $311,382
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
3,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 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
3.1 / 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 $72,955 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,494. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $282,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,382. Median rent is $1,462/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,329/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,616
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3,791/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,955
Per Capita$36,494
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,000
Rent$1,462
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$311,382
Housing Units1,063
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property3,329/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation912 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexington was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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