Lexington, MS

Lexington, MS

At a Glance

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)

Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Lexington residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,986. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 288 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lexington is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,409. Median rent is $629/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Lexington reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,790/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lexington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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