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Lexington

#1 in Best Places to Live in Richland County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Ohio
  • 5 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Lexington is a town in Ohio with a population of 5,350. 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
    5,350

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $736
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Lexington Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      21.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      192.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Lexington

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,259
    National
    $55,322
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      Lexington Reviews

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      Excellent neighborhoods, very safe! Lexington provides the best of both worlds- busy downtown and quiet suburbs. If you're looking for a great place to raise your family, this is it!
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      Great place to grow up. Very family friendly. Excellent schools. Close to state park and several lakes. Gorman Nature Center has great hiking trails. Other nearby activities include Snow Trails Ski Lodge and Malabar Farm.
      Small town. Good high school athletics. Not so great reputation in the surrounding areas. Schools are outdated- but plan to be building new soon. Not many places to go. Have to go out of town about 5-10 minutes to get to most of the everyday things.