Lexington is a small town of 806 in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,542
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lexington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lexington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lexington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.6
Lexington's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lexington costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lexington, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$717
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lexington's violent crime rate is 408.7 per 100,000 residents
— 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
408.7 /100k
Property Crime
1469.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lexington is served primarily by Lauderdale County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lexington, AL
National Avg
School District
Lauderdale County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lexington sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Lexington's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lexington roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,200 and median rent is $717/month.
Lexington's violent crime rate is 408.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1469.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lexington are operated by Lauderdale County.
The district has 7 elementary, several middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lexington, AL has a population of 806, a median household income of $58,542, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lexington averages 50.7°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lexington, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35648.
The population of Lexington, Alabama is 806 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $162,200, median household income $58,542, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lexington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
