Lexington, MA

Living in Lexington

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Bikeability 71
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Walkability 57
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 100
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Schools 77
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Residents

33k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age
85% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian30%
Black1%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate6%
Some College8%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree57%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$186k Median Household Income +$56k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more46%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts80%
Sales and office10%
Service6%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$890k Median Home Value +$207k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$2.3k Median Monthly Rent +$574 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K29%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M10%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lexington

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Lexington

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 3 11
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lexington, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Lexington, MA

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Cotting School
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Lexington, MA

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Bentley University
4 miles, S
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Brandeis University
6 miles, S
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Tufts University
6 miles, SE
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Lasell University
7 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lexington, MA

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Winchester Hospital
6 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Lexington, MA

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Manchester Airport
35 miles, N
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