Cost of Living in Lexington, WA
Population 4,495 · Washington · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lexington a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $344,000. At 12.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Lexington is about 40 miles northwest of Vancouver, 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 Vancouver's $440,000.
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 $344,200 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,537/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,417/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 62.3°F and lows of 42.3°F. Overall, Lexington has a cost of living index of 114 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% more 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 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 72 | 79 | 81 | 75 | 62 | 52 | 45 |
| Low °F | 35 | 34 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 51 | 47 | 42 | 37 | 35 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lexington, WA?
Lexington has a cost index of 114 (100 = national average). It is 14% above the national average.
What is average rent in Lexington, WA?
The median gross rent in Lexington is $1,537 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lexington?
The median home value in Lexington is $344,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Lexington?
The median household income in Lexington is $101,417 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lexington, WA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lexington is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.
Is Lexington, WA affordable?
Lexington is above average in cost of living, with an index of 114 — about 14% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
Lexington has average high temperatures of 62.3°F and average lows of 42.3°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lexington at a Glance
- Population
- 4,495
- Median Income
- $101,417
- Home Value
- $344,200
- Median Rent
- $1,537/mo
- Unemployment
- 12.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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