Lexington is a small town of 410 in Georgia, with a median household income of $70,625
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lexington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 93.3
Lexington's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lexington costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lexington, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$779
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lexington's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents
— 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
340.8 /100k
Property Crime
832.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lexington is served primarily by Oglethorpe County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lexington, GA
National Avg
School District
Oglethorpe County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lexington sees average highs of 54.8°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Lexington's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lexington roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $779/month.
Lexington's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 832.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lexington are operated by Oglethorpe County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lexington, GA has a population of 410, a median household income of $70,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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 54.8°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lexington, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30648.
The population of Lexington, Georgia is 410 with a median age of 15.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $70,625, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
