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    Lexington

    #1 in Best Places to Live in Richland County
    • A minus
      Overall Grade
    • 7 reviews
      A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        A
      3. Housing
        A minus
      4. Nightlife
        C
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        C
      9. Cost of Living
        A minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        C+
      Lexington is a with a population of 4,842. Lexington is in Richland County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Lexington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lexington there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lexington and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lexington are highly rated.
      Population
      4,842
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $136,200
      National
      $217,500
      Median Rent
      $720
      National
      $1,062
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        31%
      • Own
        69%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      A
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        0
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        0
        500.1
      • Theft
        107.2
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        0
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        12%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        14%
      • 45-54 years
        10%
      • 55-64 years
        17%
      • 65+ years
        22%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        10%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        18%
        20%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        35%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        27%
        27%
      • Less than high school diploma
        10%
        12%
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      Working in Lexington

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $55,977
      National
      $62,843
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