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Lexington, TN
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Lexington, TN
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 $49,253 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,621. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $173,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,906. Median rent is $758/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 583 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,082/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.