The Town FilesLexington, Texas
Town in Lee County · population 1,217 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,000
- Household income
- $56,354
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 41.2
Lexington is a town of 1,217 people in Lee County, Texas. The median home is worth $175,000, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 90% of Texas towns, easier by car than 84% of Texas towns, quieter than 77% of Texas towns.
How Lexington ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lexington is worth $175,000, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $56,354, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,148 a month. 47.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,148 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,354 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 47.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 37.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1957 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 13, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on December 23, 2002.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 7,847 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,553 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Public schools in Lexington
3 public schools with 1,066 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON EL | PK-5 | 488 | 14.4 |
| LEXINGTON H S | 9-12 | 354 | 10.4 |
| LEXINGTON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 224 | 11.2 |
Towns near Lexington
- Cade Lakes, TX15.7 mi · 507 people · home —
- Giddings, TX16.6 mi · 4,969 people · home $252,300
- Rockdale, TX16.7 mi · 5,323 people · home $230,900
- McDade, TX17.2 mi · 720 people · home $314,300
- Thorndale, TX18.1 mi · 1,263 people · home $183,900
- Caldwell, TX20.1 mi · 3,993 people · home $220,800
- Thrall, TX21.0 mi · 816 people · home $175,000
- Circle D-KC Estates, TX22.3 mi · 2,588 people · home $385,100
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 67% of Texas towns and quieter than 77%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $175,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,354, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,148 a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)