Livability Score

79
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Momma Rabbit's Nibbles and Sips
Coffee Shop
Mediterranean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Regal Northlake Village
Cinema
J C's Lexington Bowl
Bowling Alley
Village Square Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lexington County Museum
Museum
Icehouse Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Food and Drink (45) A-
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Mingos Cookies
Sweets
Poke Bros.
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Sandy's Famous Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Fitness (7) C-
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fit Body Bootcamp
Gym
Hotworx
Gym
The Pilates Studio
Gym
Lake Murray CrossFIt
Gym
muv
Gym
Wolf's Fitness Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Lexington Interfaith Community Services
Community Centre
Xtreme Fitness
Gym
CrossFit OptIMize Lexington
Gym
Groceries (11) B
Monterrey's Mini Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
14 Carrot Whole Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Royal Butcher
Butcher
O'Hara's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
KJ's Market IGA - Barnyard
Grocery Store
Parks (28) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Saluda Springs Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Corley Street Park
Park
Cherokee Park
Park
Cherokee Court Park
Park
Cherokee Pond Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Virginia Hilton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Willie B. Caractor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gibson Pond Park
Park
Gibson Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (95) A+
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
Consignments
Clothing
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Kohl's
Department Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Moseley's
Fashion
Ross
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
B & E Nail Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Brazilian Wax & Spa
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Amerinails
Beauty
Carolina Tan Factory
Beauty
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
aiden lane
Clothing
Luxx Nail Spa
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lexington.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Lexington is 103/100 - which is 10% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime B

Lexington crime rates are 1,885 per 100k, which is 33% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,644 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
241 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A

The median income in Lexington is $71,850 - which is 53% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$71,850 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Simmons Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Smart Device Doctors
Doctor
Midlands Endodontics
Dentist
Columbia Eye Clinic
Doctor
Lexington Family Practice Lexington
Doctor
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
Doctor's Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Envision Family Eye Care
Doctor
Dr. James Denny, DMD
Dentist
Southern Med Pediatrics
Doctor
Palmetto Smiles
Dentist
Family Orthodontics of Lexington
Doctor
Smith & Robinson
Dentist
Medicine Mart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
Hutchinson Family Dentistry
Dentist
Eye Associates of Lexington
Doctor
Associates In Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Urgent Care Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lexington Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Drayer Physical Therapy
Doctor
LMC Lexington
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Lexington home prices are $199,400 - which is 39% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$199,400 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The Lexington graduation rate is 88% - which is 8% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (21) F
Lexington Middle
Lexington Elementary
Midway Elementary
Midlands Montessori School
Meadow Glen Elementary
Meadow Glen Middle
Oak Grove Elementary
New Providence Elementary
Northside Christian Academy
White Knoll Elementary
White Knoll Middle
Red Bank Elementary
High Schools (5) F
Northside Christian Academy
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ratings A

Lexington has an overall rating of 81% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes A+
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Lexington, SC Area Guide

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Lexington Area Facts

  • Lexington has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lexington crime rates are 33% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Lexington is 10% higher than the South Carolina average

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Not all its cracked up to be 4 rating By countryheart ( Jul 31, 2018) You have to living here for over a year I cannot say I hate the town but can't say I like it either. At first you look at it and fall in love with the quaintness of it. Then you see that southern hospitality is a joke. You also have to wait to have a doctor appointment for a gene ...Read More ral practitioner over 3 months and you'll be lucky to see a specialist under a year. They must have referrals from your general practitioner even if you have Medicare that was a big surprise! All in all not at all that is done I find the healthcare is approximately 5 years behind New York at least sometimes I think the people are nicer in New York. The Big Boy network is alive and well. If you have a job you better make sure you could transfer it because otherwise you're going to be working in stock in Walmart. Please don't come here Read Less
Lexington Has The Best Charm And Barbecue 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Lexington ain't like the rest of the South. My Southern accent actually went away over a decade ago, but thinking about home in Carolina manages to bring just the right of ain't back into my heart.

If you're visiting Lexington, you can't leave without the BBQ. Not only are there ...Read More amazing BBQ restaurants all over town, but there's also a BBQ festival. The festival is usually at the end of October, which is perfect weather in South Carolina; not chilly, and the last days of summer heat are usually gone.

Just don't let the calendars control your idea of temperature. I'm writing this in May with 40 °F mornings, and our Novembers have been in the 90's. It wasn't like this in the 1980's or 1990's, but we make it work.

Living in Lexington, SC is a joy! The food is what matters, but the beautiful greenery found anywhere in Carolina is a charm. The best areas in Lexington are anywhere with a BBQ pit, but most of the great restaurants aren't too far off Highway 379. Lake Murray is also big and beautiful, so don't miss it. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lexington? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Saluda Springs Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Corley Street Park
      Cherokee Park
      Cherokee Court Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Northlake Village
      J C's Lexington Bowl
      Village Square Theatre
      Lexington County Museum
      Icehouse Amphitheater
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Marco's Pizza
      Smashburger
      Panera Bread
      Zaxby's
      Domino's
      Unknown Name
      Arby's
      Smoothie King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lexington? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lexington.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lexington? The cost of living in Lexington is 103/100 - which is 10% higher than South Carolina.
      Lexington
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lexington? Lexington crime rates are 1,885, which are 33% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,885 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Lexington? The median income in Lexington is $71,850 which is 53% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $71,85030% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,28412% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower 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

      Pharmacies

      Rileys Drugs
      Sterling Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Medicine Mart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      LMC Lexington
      Southern Med Pediatrics
      Smart Device Doctors
      Columbia Eye Clinic
      Doctor's Care
      Envision Family Eye Care
      Midlands Orthopedic & Neurosurgery
      Palmetto Vein & Aesthetic Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Lexington home prices? Lexington home prices are $199,400 - which is 39% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $199,4008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08014% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Lexington have good schools? The Lexington graduation rate is 88% - which is 8% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Lexington a good place to live? Lexington has an overall rating of 81% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      17 total surveys

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