Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe 35
Coffee Shop
Perfect Blend
Coffee Shop
Black Chicken Coffee and Gifts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Holt Moffitt Field
Stadium
Carolina Theatre
Theatre Arts
Davidson County Historical Museum
Museum
Old Davidson County Courthouse
Attraction
Lexington Cinema 8
Cinema
Philpott Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Bob Timberlake Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (43) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Kearney's Drive-In
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Brewer's Kettle
Bar
The Brewer's Kettle
Bar
Cook Out
Fast Food
High Rock Outfitters
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
2nd & Main
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Hog Town Crossfit
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
City Fitness
Gym
Groceries (12) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fancy Pastry Shop
Bakery
Sinfully Delicious
Bakery
The Butcher's Block
Butcher
Conrad Hinkle
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Washington Park
Park
Fox Avenue Park
Park
Smith Avenue Park
Park
Smith Street Park
Park
Beverly Street Park
Park
Holt-Moffitt Park
Park
Radcliff Park
Park
East Street Park
Park
West Ninth Avenue Park
Park
East Fourth Street Park
Park
Finch Park
Park
Finch Community Park
Park
Raleigh Road Park
Park
Finch Park
Park
Grimes Park
Park
Childers Park
Park
Northside Park
Park
Shops (109) A+
Parker Mart
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Tate's Barber and Beauty Shop
Hairdresser
Shumaker's Inc.
Furniture
Shoe Show
Shoes
Maurices
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Citi Beauty & Salon
Beauty
claire's
Fashion
Shoe Department
Shoes
AT&T
Electronics
The Lamp Post Florist
Florist
Uptown Nail Studio
Beauty
Uniform House
Clothing
B & F Comfort
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Powerline Batteries
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Salon D'Belleza
Hairdresser
Rapidfuel
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Lexington.
Public Transit Stops (56)
Stops & Stations A+
Cotton Grove Rd & Smith Ave
Bus Stop
Lexington Farm & Garden 2
Bus Stop
Lexington Farm & Garden 1
Bus Stop
Cotton Grove Rd & Oak Ave
Bus Stop
Coggins Baptist Church
Bus Stop
S Main St & E 13th Ave
Bus Stop
Walmart - Lowes Blvd
Bus Stop
Cotton Grove Rd & Raeford Ave
Bus Stop
Daymark (1104 S Main St)
Bus Stop
Anna Lewis Dr & Sink Inn Rd
Bus Stop
Fairview Dr & Melrose Dr
Bus Stop
Fairview Village Apartments
Bus Stop
Compare & Save Foods
Bus Stop
Lexington Medical Center 2
Bus Stop
Lexington Medical Center 1
Bus Stop
Library/Cancer Center
Bus Stop
Fairview Dr & Kirkwood Ave
Bus Stop
W 5th Ave & Delmar St
Bus Stop
W 5th Ave & Market St
Bus Stop
Kirkwood St & E Center St
Bus Stop
YMCA (W 3rd Ave)
Bus Stop
S State St & W 3rd Ave
Bus Stop
W 5th Ave & Spruce St
Bus Stop
Farmer's Market (E 1st Ave & S Railroad St)
Bus Stop
Crisis Ministry (E 1st Ave & S Salisbury St)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lexington is 85/100 - which is 9% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Lexington crime rates are 3,633 per 100k, which is 47% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,147 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
486 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in Lexington is $30,366 - which is 37% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$30,366 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
DentalWorks
Dentist
Davidson County Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Lexington Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Davidson Health Services General Dentistry
Dentist
OT4Kids, Inc
Clinic
Lexington Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lexington Drug
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lexington Police Department
Police
Lexington Dental Care
Dentist
Your Pharmacy of Lexington
Pharmacy
Novant Health
Clinic
South Lexington Volunteer Fire Department Station 47
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Novant Health
Clinic
Davidson County Emergency Services
Ambulance Station
Central Fire Station Department Station 37
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B+

Lexington home prices are $104,600 - which is 33% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$104,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools D

The Lexington graduation rate is 65% - which is 21% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (25) F
South Lexington School
South Lexington Development Center
Charles England Elementary School
Sheets Memorial Christian School
Southwest Elementary School
Lexington Middle School
Tyro Elementary
Davidson Charter Academy: Cfa
Pickett Elementary School
Stoner-Thomas School
High Schools (12) D-
South Lexington Development Center
Sheets Memorial Christian School
Lexington Senior High
Stoner-Thomas School
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ratings D-

Lexington has an overall rating of 53% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes D+
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Lexington, NC Area Guide

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Lexington Area Facts

  • Lexington has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lexington crime rates are 47% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Lexington is 9% lower than the North Carolina average

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Bar-B-Que Lovers Head For Lexington, NC 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I moved from High Point, N.C. to Lexington about 15 years ago for the low cost of living and an easy commute to my job. This little town is known locally for its eastern North Carolina Bar-B-Que and great wineries. The Native Vines Winery is Native American owned by the Keyauwee ...Read More Tribe and is the first Native-owned winery in the nation. There are several locally owned wineries in the area that offer tastings and have seasonal events and feature entertainment.

This town once housed textile and furniture manufacturers but lost these jobs to overseas outsourcing so employment is low. This has led to a higher crime rate and poorer education. Moving here will allow you more housing square footage for the buck, but you need to find a job elsewhere. High Point and Winston Salem are an easy commute. There are good local shopping sites and great local food. The weather has four seasons but is usually mild. It can be humid in the summertime. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lexington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Fox Avenue Park
      Smith Avenue Park
      Smith Street Park
      Beverly Street Park
      Holt-Moffitt Park
      Radcliff Park
      East Street Park

      Entertainment

      Holt Moffitt Field
      Carolina Theatre
      Davidson County Historical Museum
      Old Davidson County Courthouse
      Lexington Cinema 8
      Philpott Memorial Stadium
      Bob Timberlake Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Zaxby's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      KFC
      sweetFrog

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Lexington? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Lexington.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lexington? The cost of living in Lexington is 85/100 - which is 9% lower than North Carolina.
      Lexington
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lexington? Lexington crime rates are 3,633, which are 47% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,633 per 100k people

      56% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      56% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lexington? The median income in Lexington is $30,366 which is 37% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $30,36645% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,46541% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lexington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lexington Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Lexington Drug
      Your Pharmacy of Lexington
      Lexington Family Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Lexington home prices? Lexington home prices are $104,600 - which is 33% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $104,60043% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71025% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Lexington have good schools? The Lexington graduation rate is 65% - which is 21% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Lexington a good place to live? Lexington has an overall rating of 53% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      7 total surveys

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