Snows BBQ 2009, 2013
Lexington’s story
173 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2013.
- 1853Lexington is settled
Population
1,342
2025 Census estimate · +10.7% since 2020
Typical home
$407K
+1.4% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
41.2
years
Jobs based here
181
A commuter town
Is Lexington a good place to live?
The best of Lexington’s subject grades are an A for safety and an A− for civic life; the weakest is a D for walkability. Lexington’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, above both the Texas town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 30 of Texas’ 576 towns score higher on safety. The median household income is $56K, and 16% of residents live below the poverty line. The biggest park or preserve is Lexington Memorial Park, at 42 acres. Lexington has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Lexington stand out
Where Lexington beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lexington0.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
80% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Lexington4.4
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical TX town3.3
Civic lifeA−
34% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Texas town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Small town
1,342 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Lexington grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Lexington is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.7 of 20; 4.4% of households have no car; 0.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SafetyAOpen →Jobs & income181 jobs based hereDOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 20% of U.S. communities; cold waves tops the listA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingBOpen →HealthBurleson St. Joseph Health Center 19 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landBOpen →HistoryCOpen →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.2; 8% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lexington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lexington, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of LexingtonEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Lexington water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLee County Early Voting ClerkLee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code7894778947 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lexington.
SafetyA
Lexington is safer than 90% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
Lexington’s property crime rate is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, against 10.7 in Texas’ towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. The violent crime rate in Lexington is 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
90%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Lexington | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.7 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lexington0.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lexington3.7
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
90th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Lexington beat 76% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Lexington ISD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Lexington H S, with 336 students.
76%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 488 | A− |
| Lexington H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 336 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B
A typical Lexington home is worth about $407K
The typical Lexington home is worth about $407,000, up 1.4% in a year, 37% above the Texas typical home. 48% of Lexington households own their home.
$407KZillow home value
| Lexington | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 48% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,148 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lexington$407K
Texas$296K
+1.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Lexington faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities. Since 2015, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lexington.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
2
paid flood claims since 2015
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Lexington’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Lexington for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (23%), Houston (5%) and Elgin (5%). Half commute less than 43 miles.
3%work in town
| Lexington | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lexington3%
Austin23%
Houston5%
Elgin5%
College Station3%
43 mi
median commute distance
181
jobs based in Lexington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 10% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Lexington
Lexington has mild winters and hot summers. Lexington’s July high is 95°F.
96°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–63°
Spring57–79°
Summer72–95°
Fall57–81°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsB
Lexington has set aside 0.9% of its land for conservation
0.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0.9%conserved
| Lexington | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
0.9%
conserved · 8 of 911 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lexington Memorial Park | 0.3 mi | 42 |
| 2. Heritage Square | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Residents of Lexington are less healthy than 50% of U.S. towns
Lexington beats the Texas average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 18% of adults binge drink in Lexington.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Lexington | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 22% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Texas
6 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Lexington | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.4% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.2% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.7% | 6.1% |
Burleson St. Joseph Health Center
19 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lexington
19pages on Lexington
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 76% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than TX on 6 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB$407K typical home · up 1.4% in a yearWork & commuteD$56K median household income · 181 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 20% of U.S. communities · cold waves
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lexington; the nearest are
Blinn College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Brenham39.9 mi$4,890 in-state tuitionTexas A&M University-College StationUniversity or college · Public · College Station42.5 mi$13,154 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lexington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Lexington for work
Where Lexington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
181jobs based in Lexington
3%of working residents work in town
43 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lexington
Town in Texas, United States
Lexington is a town in Lee County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,217 at the 2020 census. Lexington, a cattle trading town, is approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Bryan.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 456 ft
- ZIP code
- 78947
- Area code
- 979
Questions about Lexington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lexington, TX expensive?
That is 5.3 years of the area's median household income ($76,371 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.