The Town FilesLexington, New York
Town in Greene County · population 770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $419,200
- Household income
- $129,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 88 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 53.8
Lexington is a town of 770 people in Greene County, New York. The median home is worth $419,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of New York towns, better for retirees than 92% of New York towns, quieter than 90% of New York towns.
How Lexington ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lexington is worth $419,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $129,028, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $419,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $129,028 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 57.5% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.8% | — |
| Work from home | 36.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 77.2°F and January lows 11.2°F. About 56.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 88.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 27, 2020 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 27, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4085: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 14,167 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,727 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Lexington
- Jewett, NY7.3 mi · 879 people · home $297,900
- Ashland, NY7.8 mi · 682 people · home $247,300
- Prattsville, NY8.0 mi · 774 people · home $154,400
- Shandaken, NY10.0 mi · 2,866 people · home $346,100
- Windham, NY10.8 mi · 1,708 people · home $315,600
- Roxbury, NY11.0 mi · 2,247 people · home $271,000
- Hunter, NY11.4 mi · 3,035 people · home $314,200
- Tannersville, NY12.0 mi · 568 people · home $283,900
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 92% of New York towns and quieter than 90%. 34.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.8).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $419,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $129,028, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 77.2°F and January lows 11.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.0 inches of precipitation a year and 88.3 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 27, 2020. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)