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In July 2026, median household income was US$43,128 a year. Lexington had a population of 19,690 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population20,238people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,204EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent784.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.03%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,457offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 118% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.11µg/m³country median 7.0 — 16% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 87% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 78% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lexington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lexington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$893 per month, while the median home value was US$179,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 41.6%, and the vacancy rate was 15.5% in July 2026. 46.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Lexington recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$893/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)15.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,292 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)888.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent784.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes560 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Lexington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–59%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family50%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–59%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,569 of 20,238 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lexington is 6.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income43,128 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband69.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,204 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,427 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate6.03 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Lexington?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,427 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,729of €2,700 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,700
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €888
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,729
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Lexington Salary needed to live in Lexington

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lexington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lexington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher79.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools43 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

There were 118 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents118 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,185 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lexington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLexington highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Lexington highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Lexington2,536
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,457 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents639.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes94 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.47 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSRW3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport31 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lexington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lexington.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lexington is 8.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.11 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.83 · Feb 13.22 · Mar 17.67 · Apr 23 · May 26.56 · Jun 30.06 · Jul 31.72 · Aug 30.83 · Sep 27.78 · Oct 22.67 · Nov 16.83 · Dec 12.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00314970 (LEXINGTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.22 · Feb -0.667 · Mar 2.78 · Apr 7.39 · May 12.67 · Jun 17.28 · Jul 19.5 · Aug 18.67 · Sep 15.28 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 2.39 · Dec -0.667 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00314970 (LEXINGTON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.28 · Feb 6.28 · Mar 10.22 · Apr 15.17 · May 19.61 · Jun 23.67 · Jul 25.61 · Aug 24.78 · Sep 21.56 · Oct 15.56 · Nov 9.61 · Dec 5.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 87.88 · Feb 75.44 · Mar 103.9 · Apr 93.73 · May 87.12 · Jun 108.7 · Jul 116.6 · Aug 95 · Sep 97.28 · Oct 75.44 · Nov 79.5 · Dec 88.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00317615 (SALISBURY)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading45.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.53 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,057 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.62 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.2 °C, Girona (Spain) ±1.8 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,569 is not 7.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.43 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,569 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population168,860 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density406.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population20,238 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics20,003 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value179,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes41.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate54.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad13.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents5.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance14.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher12.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022137,699 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202227 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,505 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home7.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Lexington

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Kannapolis as a Lexington alternative in the same region

49 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,128 Kannapolis vs €2,204 Lexington+42%
  • Residents: 61,708 Kannapolis vs 20,238 Lexington+205%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,953 Kannapolis vs 3,457 Lexington−44%
  • Unemployment: 4.1% Kannapolis vs 6.0% Lexington−33%
  • Nearest airport: 14.0 km Kannapolis vs 31.0 km Lexington−55%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,694 Kannapolis vs €3,427 Lexington+8%
  • Foreign residents: 6.3% Kannapolis vs 7.4% Lexington−15%
Full comparisonMore about Kannapolis

Plainfield as a Lexington alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 943 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,204 Lexington+119%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,457 Lexington−79%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 20,238 Lexington+147%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.0% Lexington−38%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,427 Lexington+18%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 31.0 km Lexington−71%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 7.4% Lexington−18%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Lexington

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Lexington, nearest in population first.

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Altamont20,233 residentsLockport20,248 residentsRosamond20,255 residentsHolly Springs20,261 residentsLebanon20,267 residentsSienna Plantation20,204 residents

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Lexington in rankings

#25 of 30 in US cities with the highest walking commute share

Is Lexington part of Winston-Salem?

Lexington is in the published commuting zone of Winston-Salem; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Winston-Salem city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Lexington?

The median gross salary is 3,427 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lexington?

The unemployment rate is 6.03 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Lexington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.11 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Lexington?

Police recorded 3,457 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Lexington?

The published population is 20,238 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lexington?

2,569 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Lexington a good place to live?

Lexington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Lexington part of Winston-Salem?

Lexington is in the published commuting zone of Winston-Salem; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Lexington?

Midway, Thomasville, Trinity are near Lexington. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Lexington (North Carolina), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 17fe574e825f6fe58c7612c0782b4c1c]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lexington-nc/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Lexington (North Carolina), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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