Lexington is a small town of 2,108 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,389
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lexington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
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: 92.0
Lexington's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lexington costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lexington, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$169,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$760
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,389
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lexington's violent crime rate is 104.4 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.4 /100k
Property Crime
500.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lexington is served primarily by Lexington CUSD 7.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lexington, IL
National Avg
School District
Lexington CUSD 7
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lexington sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.9 inches of snow per year.
Lexington's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lexington roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $169,700 and median rent is $760/month.
Lexington's violent crime rate is 104.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 500.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lexington are operated by Lexington CUSD 7.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lexington, IL has a population of 2,108, a median household income of $81,389, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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 31.7°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 19.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lexington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61753.
The population of Lexington, Illinois is 2,108 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $169,700, median household income $81,389, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.