Lexington, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bastrop County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,493 Population 1,114/sq mi density
$59,821 Median Income $34,678 per capita
$186,100 Home Value $415,547 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,821 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lexington, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,821
20% below
$34,678 per capita
Home Value
$186,100
34% below
Zillow: $415,547
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
66%
Rent
92%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lexington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 10.0% (178% 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 $415,547. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 229/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,493
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,114/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,821
Per Capita$34,678
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$4,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,100
Rent$1,071
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$415,547
Housing Units594
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property229/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.