Lexington, TN
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Lexington, Tennessee Summary

Life in Lexington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lexington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lexington:

  • The population in Lexington is 7,927.

  • The median home value in Lexington is $191,622.

  • The median income in Lexington is $45,877.

  • The cost of living in Lexington is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Lexington is $719.

  • The unemployment rate in Lexington is 9.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Lexington is 20.6%.

  • The average high in Lexington is 70.4° and the average low is 47.9°.

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Lexington SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
8
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Lexington, TN Crime Report

Crime in Lexington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lexington. Key points include:

  • There were 208 total crimes in Lexington in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 2,618.3 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 302.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lexington is 2,316.2 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Lexington is 12.66% above the national average.

208
Total Crimes
12.66%
Above National Average

Crime In Lexington Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Lexington
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 208 2,618.3 3,165.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 24 302.1 672.7 369.8
Murder 1 12.6 9.6 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 81.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 21 264.4 543.2 268.2
Property Crime 184 2,316.2 2,492.8 1,954.4
Burglary 29 365.1 384.5 269.8
Larceny 134 1,686.8 1,802.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 21 264.4 306.4 282.7

Lexington, TN Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Lexington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lexington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Lexington is 81 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Lexington is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Lexington is $191,622.

  • The median income in Lexington is $45,877.

81
Lexington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Lexington Comparison Table

Living Expense Lexington Tennessee National Average
Overall 81 90 100
Services 91 93 100
Groceries 91 96 100
Health 90 88 100
Housing 61 82 100
Transportation 88 90 100
Utilities 97 93 100

Lexington, TN Weather

  • The average high in Lexington is 70.4° and the average low is 47.9°.

  • There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 52.7 inches of precipitation each year with 2.0 inches of snow.

StatLexington
Average Annual High70.4
Average Annual Low47.9
Annual Precipitation Days70.6
Average Annual Precipitation52.7
Average Annual Snowfall2.0
70.4°
Average High
70.6°
Days of Rain

Lexington, TN Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About Lexington

Overall User Rating
4.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2019-05-05 19:03:35.726133

Wow, you really know nothing about these areas. Saying the crime rate is too high to live here is a slap in the face of the excellent police department there. Some of the brightest students come out of this area and most move on to college. Just because a town doesn't have the latest amenities doesn't mean there's nothing to do. The people of Lexington are mostly country people that don't need clubs to have a good time. You want a night out with friends- Ten Pins bowling alley is perfect, safe, and family minded. Visit some time and let the people change your mind.

Ten Pins bowling alley, as stated is fun, safe and family minded. The historic district has tons of local shops, diners, a coffee house and and the Princess Theater which first opened in 1922. This place has history.

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Lexington Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lexington

The current population in Lexington is 7,927. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,927 2.5%
2021 7,735 0.1%
2020 7,731 -0.8%
2019 7,796 -0.1%
2018 7,802 0.4%
2017 7,771 0.3%
2016 7,751 0.6%
2015 7,703 0.5%
2014 7,661 0.3%
2013 7,641 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lexington

White
80.3% (6,366)
African American
16.9% (1,342)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (35)
Hawaiian
0.3% (22)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (67)
Hispanic
1.2% (95)

Lexington is:

  • 80.3% White with 6,366 White residents.

  • 16.9% African American with 1,342 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 35 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.8% Two Or More with 67 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.2% Hispanic with 95 Hispanic residents.

Race Lexington TN USA
White 80.3% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 16.9% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.2% 6.0% 18.7%

Gender in Lexington

Female
53.2% (4,217)
Male
46.8% (3,709)
  • Lexington is 53.2% female with 4,217 female residents.

  • Lexington is 46.8% male with 3,709 male residents.

Gender Lexington TN USA
Female 53.2% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 46.8% 49.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lexington for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lexington completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lexington completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Lexington completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lexington completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lexington completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lexington completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lexington completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lexington completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lexington completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3.0% (237)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (634)
High School / GED
43.0% (3,408)
Some College
23.0% (1,823)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (713)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (871)
Master's Degree
2.0% (158)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (79)
Education Lexington TN USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 43.0% 31.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 2.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Lexington, Tennessee

  • 10.1% of households in Lexington earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Lexington earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Lexington earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Lexington earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Lexington earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Lexington earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Lexington earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Lexington earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Lexington earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Lexington earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.1% (80,240)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (47,973)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (94,233)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.3% (97,659)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (92,519)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (133,068)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (78,813)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (132,211)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.6% (20,845)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (15,134)
Income Lexington TN USA
Less than $10,000 10.1% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.9% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.3% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 7.3% 11.4%

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