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Area data

Lexington, SC — ZIP 29072

Population: 69,407 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$367,952
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$367,952
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
127

Rents

Typical rent
$1,701/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
96

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Whiteplains Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
32
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1,200 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Median annual property tax
$1,578
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
110,160
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,741

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents