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Lexington is a small city of 23,665 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $78,164
and a 3.6% 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 (A-), a well-educated population, 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: 92.9
Lexington's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lexington costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lexington, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$239,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,270
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,164
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lexington's violent crime rate is 118.3 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.3 /100k
Property Crime
1565.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lexington is served primarily by Lexington 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lexington, SC
National Avg
School District
Lexington 01
—
Elementary Schools
18
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lexington sees average highs of 56.8°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 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 $239,700 and median rent is $1,270/month.
Lexington's violent crime rate is 118.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1565.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lexington are operated by Lexington 01.
The district has 18 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lexington, SC has a population of 23,665, a median household income of $78,164, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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 56.8°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lexington, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29072.
The population of Lexington, South Carolina is 23,665 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $239,700, median household income $78,164, crime index 48 (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.
