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Living in
Lexington.
Lexington is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lexington
If you're considering Lexington, understand upfront that you're looking at one of the pricier suburbs in Massachusetts—median homes run $1.15 million and rent averages $2,891 monthly, so this is solidly upper-middle-class territory. That said, the median household income of $238,444 reflects the professional workforce here, with strong employment options at biotech and defense firms like Takeda and BAE Systems, plus MIT Lincoln Laboratory nearby. The 30-minute average commute to Boston jobs is reasonable for the suburbs, and public transit via MBTA bus connects to the Red Line in Cambridge, though a car is practical for daily life.
Lexington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
34.4%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Lexington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lexington, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (28.6%), and 14.5% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.7%
of households
Married Couples
71.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 64% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lexington
In Lexington, rent runs 64% above the MA average, and home values are 114% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
80.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,551,065 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Lexington
Unemployment in Middlesex County, which includes Lexington, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Lexington: Middlesex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Middlesex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lexington is about 2% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lexington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.7 min avg
How Lexington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lexington, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lexington runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
434.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lexington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Lexington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,700 |
| 2023 | 29 | Flood | $99,100 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Strong Wind | $583,500 |
| 2020 | 52 | Strong Wind | $552,300 |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $263,750 |
| 2018 | 40 | Flood | $526,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Lexington is about 2% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Lexington, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
65
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Lexington is about 2% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lexington has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.6"
Annual Snowfall
59.0"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
139
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 18°F | 2.90" |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 2.69" |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.85" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.84" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.36" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 3.72" |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.47" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.24" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.72" |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 3.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lexington
Uninsured
1.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lexington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Burlington
Mclean Hospital Corporation
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Belmont
Bedford VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 4.7 mi away · Bedford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lexington
Lexington's student/teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 84.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
84.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lexington (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
13.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,601 students · in-state tuition $64,796 · 98% graduate · median earnings $121,957 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Minute Man National Historical Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lexington
Lexington has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Minute Man National Historical Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lexington
Cary Memorial Library
1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington
Cities Near Lexington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lexington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lexington FAQ
Is Lexington, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Lexington's median rent is $2,891/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $238,444/year. Median home value is $1,203,100.
Is Lexington, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Lexington's violent crime rate was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 435 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lexington, Massachusetts?⌄
Middlesex County, which includes Lexington, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Lexington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,891/month and median household income is $238,444/year. The median home value is $1,203,100. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lexington, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Lexington is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from