Lexington, North Carolina

Population 19,038

Lexington is located in Davidson County, NC. The population is 19,038, making Lexington the 2nd largest city in Davidson County.

There are 28 public schools in Lexington with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Lexington is moderate , and there are 245 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lexington is moderate 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 Lexington Township, Tyro Township and Tyro.

Lexington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 29.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%

Crime Rate

49.75% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 190
  • Violent Crimes: 640
  • Robbery: 143
  • Burglary: 788
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

89.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 245 offenders in Lexington
  • 128.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

545 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 31
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 501

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

28 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 28 K-12 public schools in Lexington, NC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Lexington's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
3 Private Schools

Riverwood Academy

Sheets Memorial Christian School

Union Grove Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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

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13 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lexington, NC issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lexington, NC issued 162 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 162 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 150 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $570
  • 1 Bedroom: $584
  • 2 Bedrooms: $732
  • 3 Bedrooms: $990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,250

Zip Codes

27292 27293 27294 27295 27299

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Environmental Hazards

545 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Lexington, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lexington, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Lexington, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.78°
  • February 42.43°
  • March 50.58°
  • April 59.95°
  • May 67.78°
  • June 76.97°
  • July 78.7°
  • August 77.36°
  • September 70.68°
  • October 59.25°
  • November 49.07°
  • December 42.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lexington, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lexington, NC: $27,437

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lexington is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 61.59%
White Collar - 38.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Virginia Foxx
  • Richard Hudson
  • Alma Adams

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 Cemeteries view all

34 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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