At a Glance
Median Income
$59,821
$34,678 per capita
Home Value
$186,100
Zillow: $400,192
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
3,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
303 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?
C+
2.6 / 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 $59,821 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,678. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,830 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lexington is $186,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,192. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lexington reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,528/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lexington has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,493
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,114/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,821
Per Capita$34,678
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$4,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,100
Rent$1,071
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$400,192
Housing Units594
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent430/100K
Property3,528/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault344/100K
Burglary947/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation459 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute48 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lexington was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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