Living in East Lexington, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Lexington · Census data 2020–2024
East Lexington has 1,652 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $64,241 (31% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $275,700, the median rent is $954/month.
East Lexington at a glance
- Population
- 1,652
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,241State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $275,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $954/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is East Lexington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in East Lexington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Lexington the median home value is $275,700, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,895 a month in housing costs.
East Lexington median household income
The median household income in East Lexington is $64,241 and the income per person is $35,072. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in East Lexington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 784
- Owner-occupied
- 49.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.6%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.29
East Lexington demographics
- Population
- 1,652
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 674
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Lexington ›
Education in East Lexington
27.7% of adults 25 and older in East Lexington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Lexington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
East Lexington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lexington | 1,652 | $64,241 | $275,700 | $954 |
| Lexington | 7,525 | $84,517 | $275,200 | $1,081 |
| Buena Vista | 6,593 | $57,833 | $156,200 | $1,112 |
| Fairfield | 566 | $113,646 | $224,400 | — |
| Glasgow | 1,330 | $51,827 | $131,300 | $764 |
| Goshen | 271 | $45,000 | $136,100 | $750 |
| Craigsville | 1,104 | $39,609 | $176,900 | $738 |
| Greenville | 1,183 | $41,691 | $199,200 | — |
| Iron Gate | 426 | $70,000 | $84,600 | $715 |
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What is the median household income in East Lexington, VA?
The median household income in East Lexington is $64,241, 31% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Lexington?
The median home value in East Lexington is $275,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in East Lexington?
The median gross rent in East Lexington is $954 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is East Lexington, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in East Lexington?
The median age in East Lexington is 43.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in East Lexington?
The average commute to work in East Lexington is 18 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Lexington?
The unemployment rate in East Lexington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Lexington?
27.7% of adults in East 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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