Lexington, South Carolina

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Columbia, SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Lexington is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 24,921, part of the Columbia, SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $307,772. Median household income is $78,164.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,921 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $307,772 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $78,164 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24 minutes
  • Part of the Columbia, SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,921

Source: Census ACS

$307,772

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$78,164

Source: Census ACS

24 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lexington County (county-level results)

33%
66%
Democrat 47,815
Republican 96,965
Leans R+33.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 66.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 69.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.7

Location

Lexington, SC (33.9814, -81.2364)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.