Cost of Living in Lexington, OH
Population 4,866 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Lexington is a smaller Ohio community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $56,068 and housing costs ($184,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 7.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Lexington is about 55 miles northeast of Columbus, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Columbus' $235,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lexington
The median home value in Lexington is $183,500 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $756/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,068/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 59.9°F and lows of 41.2°F, with about 49.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lexington has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.
Lexington has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 37 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 29 | 39 | 50 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 33 | 25 |
| Precip" | 3.22 | 2.53 | 3.34 | 4.27 | 4.19 | 4.79 | 3.86 | 3.60 | 3.36 | 3.16 | 3.15 | 3.02 |
| Snow" | 14.5 | 12.7 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 9.7 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lexington, OH?
Lexington has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lexington, OH?
The median gross rent in Lexington is $756 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lexington?
The median home value in Lexington is $183,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lexington?
The median household income in Lexington is $56,068 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lexington, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lexington is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Lexington, OH affordable?
Yes, Lexington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
Lexington has average high temperatures of 59.9°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 42.5". Average annual snowfall is 49.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lexington at a Glance
- Population
- 4,866
- Median Income
- $56,068
- Home Value
- $183,500
- Median Rent
- $756/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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