At a Glance
Median Income
$56,068
$28,741 per capita
Home Value
$183,500
Zillow: $237,075
Median Rent
$756/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
107/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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+
3.5 / 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 $56,068 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,741. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,075. Median rent is $756/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 107/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,866
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,196/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,068
Per Capita$28,741
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,500
Rent$756
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$237,075
Housing Units2,048
Rent Burden17.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property107/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,181 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Lexington was founded in 1812.
The median home in Lexington was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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