Lexington, MA

Lexington, Massachusetts

Introduction to Lexington, Massachusetts

Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles N of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The affluent suburban community is known for being the location of the Battle of Lexington, the initial battle of the American Revolution. It's a popular tourist destination which features numerous historic buildings, houses, monuments and parks with most going back to the Colonial and Revolutionary days. The town center includes numerous restaurants, shops, fine art galleries and the Depot Square.

Lexington History

It was settled in 1642 as the Cambridge Farms parish of Cambridge Massachusetts. Lexington was incorporated as a town in 1713. In the beginning, Lexington was a farming community. Throughout its history the downtown has been an active location. Lexington was the site of the initial battle of the American Revolutionary War. The city prospered by being close to Boston. During the 1960's and 1970's the population significantly increased due to the region's high-tech boom.

Lexington Attractions

• Patriot's Day includes a Paul Revere's ride and a re-enactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
• Buckman Tavern was the location where the Minutemen stayed while waiting to learn about British troop movements.
• Hancock-Clarke House.
• Munroe Tavern includes historic furniture.
• The Old Belfry.
• The Battle Green is situated in Lexington Centre and was the location of a prominent Revolutionary War battle. It features the well known Minuteman statue.
• The Old Depot train station.
• The Revolutionary Monument is regarded as the United States oldest war memorial and is the grave site of the colonists who died in the Battle of Lexington.
• The National Heritage Museum offers exhibits on a variety of American history topics and popular culture.
• Follen Church.
• Old Burying Ground.
• Minute Man National Historical Park includes sites of the initial battles of the American Revolution.
• The Liberty Ride tour take visitors along the historic Battle Road with a guide wearing a historic costume.

Lexington Activities

Arlington's Great Meadow is a large, notable acreage. The Willards Woods Conservation Area includes a small forest landscape. The Minute Man Bikeway is a popular bike path. Golfers enjoy the Pine Meadows Golf Course. The nearby White Mountains provides opportunities for skiing, hiking and observing the scenic fall foliage. The North Shore towns offer the closest beach areas. Nearby Boston includes a wide variety of activities and entertainment.

Lexington Transportation

Air travel is provided at Logan International Airport in nearby Boston.

High Points

Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lexington, MA

Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime

Lexington Almanac

Lexington Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lexington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lexington Public Libraries

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Lexington High Schools (2004)

LEXINGTON HIGH
251 WALTHAM STREET
781-861-2340
Serves 1,828 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

MINUTEMAN REGIONAL HIGH
758 MARRETT RD
781-861-6500
A Vocational School
A Title I school.
Serves 715 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Lexington Colleges

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