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VA area data

Lexington, VA

Lexington, VA.

Population: 17,714 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$373,683
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+61.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$373,683
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
20

Rents

Typical rent
$1,651/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.2 in
Annual snowfall
15.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Rock Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+90 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$1,909
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,864
Average weekly wage
$795
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
105

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 →

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