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Lexington, SC
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Lexington, SC
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 $83,263 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,321. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below 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 $301,872. 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 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,852/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.