Living in Lexington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lexington · Census data 2020–2024
Lexington has 4,774 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $52,196 (27% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $192,300, the median rent is $772/month.
Lexington at a glance
- Population
- 4,774
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $52,196State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $192,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lexington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
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 $192,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,226 a month in housing costs.
Lexington median household income
The median household income in Lexington is $52,196 and the income per person is $29,256. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Lexington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,108
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.29
Lexington demographics
- Population
- 4,774
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 2,049
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lexington ›
Education in Lexington
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Lexington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lexington
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Lexington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 4,774 | $52,196 | $192,300 | $772 |
| Bellville | 2,086 | $67,396 | $212,200 | $814 |
| Ontario | 6,667 | $68,539 | $174,500 | $1,093 |
| Mansfield | 47,663 | $44,540 | $119,600 | $814 |
| Roseland | 1,827 | $48,618 | $92,500 | $780 |
| Lincoln Heights | 685 | $45,882 | $86,400 | $875 |
| Lucas | 593 | $57,333 | $142,300 | $780 |
| Butler | 1,146 | $75,250 | $180,700 | $886 |
| Candlewood Lake | 1,053 | $87,159 | $324,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lexington, OH?
The median household income in Lexington is $52,196, 27% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $192,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The median gross rent in Lexington is $772 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Lexington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Lexington?
The median age in Lexington is 42.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Lexington?
The average commute to work in Lexington is 22 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lexington?
The unemployment rate in Lexington is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lexington?
25.9% 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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