Lexington city
Virginia

What stands out

Against every county in America, Lexington city is unusual in three ways: high-school completion is in the top 2% of American counties (96%), natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 2% of American counties (2 of 100), and homeownership is in the bottom 3% of American counties (53%). Within Virginia it ranks 2nd of 133 counties for high-school completion.

Where you are

You live in Lexington city, Virginia. 7,346 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population held steady at 0.3% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -50).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $93,651 a year, higher than 95% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $50,009. Unemployment runs 4.1%, higher than 74% of American counties. 13% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,127 a year.

Home

The median home costs $350K, pricier than 79% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $898 a month. Property tax is 0.95% of home value, roughly $2,131 a year on that median home, higher than 56% of American counties. 53% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 62% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 76.3 years, longer than 56% of American counties. There are 0 active physicians in the county, about 0.0 per 10,000 people; the nearest doctor is in another county. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 6.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.36 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 89% of American counties. 96% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 28 points. 43% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 2 out of 100, safer than 98% of American counties; the county has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 218 Mbps down, faster than 58% of American counties. There are 0 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.9 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.