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Lexington is a small town of 4,592 in Missouri, with a median household income of $69,815
and a 4.3% 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, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
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, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$833
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,815
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lexington's violent crime rate is 219.3 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
219.3 /100k
Property Crime
1118.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lexington is served primarily by LEXINGTON R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lexington, MO
National Avg
School District
LEXINGTON R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lexington sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.8 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 $139,500 and median rent is $833/month.
Lexington's violent crime rate is 219.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lexington are operated by LEXINGTON R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lexington, MO has a population of 4,592, a median household income of $69,815, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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 38.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 13.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lexington, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64067.
The population of Lexington, Missouri is 4,592 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $139,500, median household income $69,815, crime index 56 (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.
