What are the schools like in Lexington, OH?

Lexington is served primarily by Lexington Local. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lexington?

The median household income in Lexington, OH is $58,191 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Lexington, OH?

Lexington has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lexington, OH affordable or expensive?

Lexington's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lexington is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,000 and the median rent is $726 per month.

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

Lexington has a violent crime rate of 20.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 20.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lexington, OH a Good Place to Live?

Lexington is a small town of 4,956 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,191 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% 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: 86.6

Lexington's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lexington costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lexington, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$726	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,191	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lexington's violent crime rate is 20.6 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.6 /100k

Property Crime

20.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lexington is served primarily by Lexington Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lexington, OH	National Avg
School District	Lexington Local	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lexington sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 49.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lexington, OH
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	49.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lexington, OH	National Avg
Population	4,956	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellville, OH 5 mi Ontario, OH 6 mi Mansfield, OH 7 mi Roseland, OH 8 mi Lincoln Heights, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Lexington

Lexington, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44904

Lexington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexington, OH affordable or expensive?

Lexington's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lexington roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,000 and median rent is $726/month.

What is the crime rate in Lexington, OH?

Lexington's violent crime rate is 20.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 20.6 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 Local. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lexington, OH a good place to live?

Lexington, OH has a population of 4,956, a median household income of $58,191, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lexington?

Lexington averages 34.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 49.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lexington?

Lexington, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44904.

What is the population of Lexington?

The population of Lexington, Ohio is 4,956 with a median age of 41.2. 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 87 (100 = US average), median home $164,000, median household income $58,191, crime index 4 (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.