At a Glance
Median Income
$83,263
$42,321 per capita
Home Value
$271,200
Zillow: $306,041
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
1,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.0%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
10.3% 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $83,263 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,321. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $271,200 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,041. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,573/100K.
Education
48.0% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,132
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,016/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,263
Per Capita$42,321
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,200
Rent$1,360
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$306,041
Housing Units9,820
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property1,573/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation377 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexington was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.