The Town FilesEast Lexington, Virginia
Community in Rockbridge County · population 1,824 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,700
- Household income
- $64,241
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 43.4
East Lexington is a community of 1,824 people in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The median home is worth $275,700, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for young professionals than 82% of Virginia towns, hipper than 79% of Virginia towns.
How East Lexington ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Lexington is worth $275,700, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $64,241, which is more affordable than 30% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $954 a month. 49.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Lexington | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $954 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $64,241 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 49.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in East Lexington
| People | East Lexington | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in East Lexington
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 42.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of East Lexington since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 6, 2022 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 11, 2014.
Severe weather in Rockbridge County since 1996
Rockbridge County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Rockbridge County
Rockbridge County had 6,110 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,224 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in East Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near East Lexington
- Lexington, VA2.0 mi · 7,320 people · home $275,200
- Buena Vista, VA5.9 mi · 6,641 people · home $156,200
- Glasgow, VA11.9 mi · 1,052 people · home $131,300
- Craigsville, VA19.7 mi · 899 people · home $176,900
- Greenville, VA20.0 mi · 887 people · home $199,200
- Clifton Forge, VA22.4 mi · 3,555 people · home $109,500
- Buchanan, VA24.5 mi · 1,196 people · home $187,500
- Amherst, VA25.0 mi · 2,110 people · home $220,700
East Lexington questions
Is East Lexington, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Lexington scores better for retirees than 56% of Virginia towns and quieter than 49%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in East Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in East Lexington is valued at $275,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,241, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $954 a month.
What is the weather like in East Lexington?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.9 inches of precipitation a year and 13.5 inches of snow.
Does East Lexington get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of East Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 6, 2022. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)