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Lexington
  • Town in Virginia
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Lexington

#1,637 in Best Places to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Lexington is a town in Virginia with a population of 7,287. Lexington is in Lexington City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Lexington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lexington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lexington. The public schools in Lexington are highly rated.
    Population
    7,287
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $251,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,057
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      27.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      54.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      644.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      13.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      48%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Lexington

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,114
    National
    $69,021
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