Virginia
Lexington is a small city in Virginia with a population of 7,420. Residents earn $89,598 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lexington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Lexington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lexington is $89,598, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lexington is $275,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $985 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lexington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 69 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 764 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
Lexington is a highly educated community — 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lexington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 91.9% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,598 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,396 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,035 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $275,300 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $353,088 |
| Census Median Rent | $985 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,789 |
| Studio | $870 |
| 1 Bedroom | $917 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,005 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,398 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,686 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,035 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,114/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Total Violent | 69.4/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 41.7/100K |
| Total Property | 763.6/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.1/100K |
| Theft | 638.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.9/100K |
| Arson | 13.9/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.9 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7823°N, 79.4443°W |
| County FIPS | 51678 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.3% |
| 70% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.19 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,968/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |