At a Glance
Median Income
$41,775
$22,250 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
Zillow: $273,382
Median Rent
$882/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
437/100K
2,985/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
19.9% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lexington residents earn a median household income of $41,775 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,250. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,388 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,382. Median rent is $882/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 437 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,985/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,691
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,775
Per Capita$22,250
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$882
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$273,382
Housing Units9,055
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent437/100K
Property2,985/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation728 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lexington was founded in 1775.
The median home in Lexington was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.