Below Average CostVery SafeCroswell-Lexington Community Schools
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Lexington is a small town of 1,329 in Michigan, with a median household income of $41,989
and a 1.9% 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, lower-than-average crime, 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: 91.8
Lexington's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lexington costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lexington, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$182,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$599
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,989
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lexington's violent crime rate is 322.6 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
322.6 /100k
Property Crime
107.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lexington is served primarily by Croswell-Lexington Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lexington, MI
National Avg
School District
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lexington sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 78.3°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.7 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 $182,800 and median rent is $599/month.
Lexington's violent crime rate is 322.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 107.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lexington are operated by Croswell-Lexington Community Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lexington, MI has a population of 1,329, a median household income of $41,989, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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 29.9°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lexington, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48450.
The population of Lexington, Michigan is 1,329 with a median age of 59.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $182,800, median household income $41,989, crime index 53 (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.
