What are the schools like in Lexington, MA?

Lexington is served primarily by Lexington. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lexington?

The median household income in Lexington, MA is $206,323 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Lexington, MA?

Lexington has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.0 inches.

Lexington, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lexington, MA affordable or expensive?

Lexington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lexington is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,085,000 and the median rent is $2,818 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lexington, MA?

Lexington has a violent crime rate of 52.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 334.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lexington, MA a Good Place to Live?

Lexington is a small city of 34,221 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $206,323 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lexington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, 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: 111.6

Lexington's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lexington costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lexington, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,085,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$206,323	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lexington's violent crime rate is 52.4 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

52.4 /100k

Property Crime

334.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lexington is served primarily by Lexington. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lexington, MA	National Avg
School District	Lexington	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lexington sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 59.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lexington, MA
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	59.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lexington, MA	National Avg
Population	34,221	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	31.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hanscom AFB, MA 3 mi Arlington, MA 4 mi Waltham, MA 4 mi Burlington, MA 4 mi Belmont, MA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Lexington

Lexington, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

02421 02420

Lexington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexington, MA affordable or expensive?

Lexington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lexington roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,085,000 and median rent is $2,818/month.

What is the crime rate in Lexington, MA?

Lexington's violent crime rate is 52.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 334.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lexington?

Public schools in Lexington are operated by Lexington. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 83.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lexington, MA a good place to live?

Lexington, MA has a population of 34,221, a median household income of $206,323, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lexington?

Lexington averages 36.8°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 59.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lexington?

Lexington, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 02421, 02420.

What is the population of Lexington?

The population of Lexington, Massachusetts is 34,221 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lexington?

Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,085,000, median household income $206,323, crime index 15 (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.