Living in Lexington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lexington · Census data 2020–2024
Lexington has 2,126 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $99,167 (19% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $172,500, the median rent is $728/month.
Lexington at a glance
- Population
- 2,126
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,167State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $172,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $728/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lexington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lexington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lexington the median home value is $172,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,504 a month in housing costs.
Lexington median household income
The median household income in Lexington is $99,167 and the income per person is $42,327. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lexington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 924
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.45
Lexington demographics
- Population
- 2,126
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 866
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lexington ›
Education in Lexington
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Lexington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lexington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Lexington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 2,126 | $99,167 | $172,500 | $728 |
| Chenoa | 1,647 | $65,769 | $124,700 | $876 |
| Cooksville | 200 | $68,125 | $115,300 | $955 |
| Gridley | 1,390 | $67,250 | $141,300 | $808 |
| Towanda | 350 | $72,500 | $158,800 | $1,000 |
| Colfax | 1,054 | $70,625 | $136,300 | $875 |
| Hudson | 1,918 | $110,000 | $224,700 | $1,063 |
| Kappa | 226 | $98,125 | $169,400 | $925 |
| El Paso | 2,917 | $75,625 | $159,400 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Lexington, IL?
The median household income in Lexington is $99,167, 19% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lexington?
The median home value in Lexington is $172,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The median gross rent in Lexington is $728 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Lexington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Lexington?
The median age in Lexington is 40.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lexington?
The average commute to work in Lexington is 30 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lexington?
The unemployment rate in Lexington is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lexington?
34.1% of adults in Lexington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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