Lexington, SC
Living in Lexington
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute54
Public Transit4
Affordability65
Public Safety60
Airports41
Hospitals43
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+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
$73kMedian 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
$190kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
52%Built 2000 or Later
$920Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lexington, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lexington, SC
Midlands Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Heritage Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Northside Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Columbia Adventist Academy
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lexington, SC
Columbia International University
10 miles, NE
University of South Carolina-Columbia
11 miles, E
Columbia College
12 miles, E
Benedict College
12 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lexington, SC
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
6 miles, E
Lexington Medical Center
6 miles, E
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
7 miles, NE
Prisma Health Baptist
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lexington, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
7 miles, SE
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
61 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
84 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
86 miles, N