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Lexington, TN

Lexington, TN.

Population: 18,248 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lexington, TN is $220,459 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 50 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, earthquake, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,459

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,459
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+110.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$221,148
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$299,950
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+17.8%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
61
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$914/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,248/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,365/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Henderson County, Lexington
Schools include
Bargerton Elementary, Lexington High School, Pin Oak Elementary, South Haven Elementary, Henderson County Virtual School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Milan Army Ammunition Plant (22.1 mi)
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
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Beech River Regional Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HENDERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+126 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$869
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
61.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,725
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

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

How it compares

LexingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$220,459$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$265,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$869$970$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, TN?
$220,459.
What is the median sale price in Lexington, TN?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lexington, TN?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Lexington, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lexington, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Lexington, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lexington, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lexington, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lexington, TN?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Lexington, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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