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Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles N of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 30,355.
In Lexington, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lexington, at least compared to other towns of its size.
The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Lexington boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $111,899. The typical family in Lexington is better off than most in Massachusetts. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Lexington have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In Lexington, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Lexington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $465,361. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Massachusetts, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Lexington, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
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% | |
Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| 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 | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | |  |
| Average Household Size |  |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| 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 | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
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House of Marrett and Nathan Munroe ca. 1900
Harrington House between 1890 and 1901
Dining room (John Hancock House) ca. 1900
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