Lexington, SC

Living in Lexington

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 6
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Schools 63
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Residents

21k Population +4.9k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black11%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
52% Built 2000 or Later
$920 Median Monthly Rent +$221 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lexington

United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Lexington County40

Property Crime in Lexington

United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Lexington County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 1
Feb 49 4 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding58
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lexington, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lexington, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Lexington, SC

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Columbia College
12 miles, E
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Benedict College
12 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lexington, SC

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Prisma Health Baptist
11 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Lexington, SC

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