Living in Lexington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lexington · Census data 2020–2024
Lexington has 4,413 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $101,389 (3% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $359,900, the median rent is $1,607/month.
Lexington at a glance
- Population
- 4,413
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $101,389State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $359,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,607/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lexington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lexington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lexington the median home value is $359,900, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,607 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,883 a month in housing costs.
Lexington median household income
The median household income in Lexington is $101,389 and the income per person is $36,456. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lexington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,569
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.88
Lexington demographics
- Population
- 4,413
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,530
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lexington ›
Education in Lexington
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Lexington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lexington
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Lexington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $361,600 | $1,137 |
| Kelso | 12,684 | $66,751 | $337,600 | $1,220 |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Rainier | 2,130 | $66,989 | $344,700 | $942 |
| Kalama | 3,050 | $102,026 | $471,500 | — |
| Ryderwood | 401 | $42,639 | $229,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lexington, WA?
The median household income in Lexington is $101,389, 3% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $359,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lexington?
The median gross rent in Lexington is $1,607 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Lexington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Lexington?
The median age in Lexington is 41.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lexington?
The average commute to work in Lexington is 24 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lexington?
The unemployment rate in Lexington is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lexington?
23.1% 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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