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Lexington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,602 Population 880/sq mi density
$70,134 Median Income $33,328 per capita
$153,300 Home Value $195,867 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 560 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,134 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,300 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lexington, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,134
7% below
$33,328 per capita
Home Value
$153,300
46% below
Zillow: $195,867
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
280/100K
26% below
560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
265 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
93%
Home Value
54%
Rent
61%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $70,134 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,328. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lexington is $153,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,867. Median rent is $713/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Lexington reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 560/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lexington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,602
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,134
Per Capita$33,328
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty14.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,300
Rent$713
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$195,867
Housing Units1,975
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent280/100K
Property560/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation856 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.9%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

Lexington was founded in 1822.
The median home in Lexington was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (45 miles).
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.