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Lexington, IN

Lexington, IN.

Population: 4,859 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lexington, IN is $260,890 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 82 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,890

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,890
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+128.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$261,998
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
+48.8%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+5.3%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$752/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$862/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,313/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,636/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Lexington Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.6 in
Annual snowfall
6.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,772
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,139

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Wilkerson's Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
25
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+152 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
27.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,309
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
35.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,194
Average weekly wage
$940
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LexingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$260,890$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,309$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lexington, IN?
$260,890.
What is the median sale price in Lexington, IN?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lexington, IN?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Lexington, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,041/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lexington, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is Lexington, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lexington, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lexington, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lexington, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lexington, IN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lexington, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lexington, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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