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SC area data

Lexington, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lexington.

Population: 122,563 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$314,244
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$314,635
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
196

Rents

Typical rent
$1,828/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%

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
21
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
5
High schools
4

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.9 in

Air quality

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Gilbert International Airpark (3 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)
22
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1,200 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Median annual property tax
$1,311
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

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 →

ZIP codes in Lexington

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

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