Lancaster, TX vs Lexington, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Lexington leads in crime level (3.2 vs 11.2). Lexington leads in average commute (24 min vs 29.7 min). Lexington leads in median household income ($78,164 vs $65,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Lexington, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 76.7 (#323) |
| Population | 40,215 | 24,921 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $307,772 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $78,164 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+33.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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C
76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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