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Lexington, NC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Dylan Thomas

Is Lexington worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, With a population of 19,691, Lexington is a small town. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Everly Mitchell

Commute times in Lexington -how bad?

Alright, We have two kids and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great.

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Audrey Lewis

Raising a family in Lexington -thoughts?

I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 19,691 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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Xavier Nguyen

Best kept secrets of Lexington, NC

First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 23.2%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $41,775 in Lexington. You can expect to pay around $882 for rent here. With a population of...

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Gabriel

Job market in Lexington for tech?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 23.2%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Xavier Nguyen

Day-to-day life in Lexington, NC

Curious what people think. Just moved here 17 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-...

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Carter M.

Biggest downsides of living in Lexington?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $882 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

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Audrey Lewis

Job hunting in Lexington -tips?

My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 19,691 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great.

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Jonathan H.

Day-to-day life in Lexington, NC

The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 19,691, Lexington is a small town. The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 19,691 people. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. Traffic can be ro...

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