Lexington, South Carolina

Population 17,900

Lexington is located in Lexington County, SC. The population is 17,900, making Lexington the largest city in Lexington County.

There are 20 public schools in Lexington with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Lexington is low , and there are 27 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lexington is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lexington property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lexington include Oak Grove, Red Bank and Seven Oaks.

Lexington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 7.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 51.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.4%

Crime Rate

21.73% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 144
  • Violent Crimes: 325
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 131
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

10.22% Higher than national avg.
  • 27 offenders in Lexington
  • 15.08 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

84 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 62

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

20 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 20 K-12 public schools in Lexington, SC and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Lexington's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
4 Private Schools

Columbia Adventist Academy

Heritage Christian Academy

Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten

Lake Murray Montessori School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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22 Former Drug Labs view all

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80 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lexington, SC issued 80 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lexington, SC issued 145 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $845
  • 1 Bedroom: $878
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,282
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,542

Zip Codes

29071 29072 29073 29170

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Environmental Hazards

84 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Lexington, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lexington, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Lexington, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.42°
  • February 49.23°
  • March 56.4°
  • April 65.17°
  • May 72.84°
  • June 80.7°
  • July 82.29°
  • August 82.28°
  • September 76.37°
  • October 64.42°
  • November 53.58°
  • December 49.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lexington, SC

Earthquakes
Lexington, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lexington, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lexington, SC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lexington, SC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lexington, SC: $63,326

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lexington is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 25.23%
White Collar - 74.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Joe Wilson

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 Cemeteries view all

40 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lexington, SC

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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