The Town FilesLexington, Massachusetts
Community in Middlesex County · population 34,454 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,203,100
- Household income
- $238,444
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 59 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 47.3
Lexington is a community of 34,454 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $1,203,100, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Massachusetts towns, better for cycling than 93% of Massachusetts towns, better for families than 89% of Massachusetts towns.
How Lexington ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lexington is worth $1,203,100, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $238,444, which is more affordable than 39% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,891 a month. 80.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,203,100 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,891 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $238,444 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.5% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84.3% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 34.4% | — |
| Work from home | 36.7% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.0 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 11, 1958 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 22, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 4, 2015.
Severe weather in Middlesex County since 1996
Middlesex County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 13, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4214: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 926,104 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $113,704 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Lexington
11 public schools with 7,488 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | 9-12 | 2,318 | 11.4 |
| Wm Diamond Middle | 6-8 | 927 | 9.5 |
| Jonas Clarke Middle | 6-8 | 810 | 9.1 |
| Minuteman Regional High | 9-12 | 683 | 8.3 |
| Maria Hastings | K-5 | 631 | 11.5 |
| Joseph Estabrook | K-5 | 537 | 11.9 |
| Bowman | K-5 | 428 | 11.6 |
| Harrington | K-5 | 378 | 10.5 |
| Bridge | K-5 | 365 | 10.4 |
| Fiske | K-5 | 335 | 9.1 |
| Lexington Children's Place | PK-PK | 76 | 8.4 |
Towns near Lexington
- Arlington, MA3.8 mi · 46,308 people · home $933,800
- Waltham, MA3.9 mi · 65,218 people · home $748,700
- Burlington, MA4.3 mi · 26,377 people · home $740,600
- Belmont, MA4.3 mi · 27,295 people · home $1,159,000
- Lincoln, MA4.3 mi · 7,014 people · home $1,208,200
- Winchester, MA4.4 mi · 22,970 people · home $1,215,200
- Bedford, MA4.6 mi · 14,383 people · home $898,500
- Woburn, MA4.9 mi · 40,876 people · home $673,500
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 80% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 21%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $1,203,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $238,444, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,891 a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 59.0 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 11, 1958. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)