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Lexington, MI


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Lexington, Michigan

Lexington, Michigan, in Sanilac county, is 52 miles NE of Rochester Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 69 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The village contains a population of approximately 1,104.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lexington, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Lexington has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $41,364.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Lexington.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the village.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Lexington are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Lexington, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lexington Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lexington, MI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone109
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime78
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