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Lexington, Virginia is 32 miles NW of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 145 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 6,867.
In Lexington, about 27% 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 city.
Unlike most cities, Lexington has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $58,529. The typical family in Lexington is better off than most in Virginia. Interestingly, lots of people in the city 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 Lexington.
Political donors in Lexington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,600. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Lexington, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Lexington, 66% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Lexington can boast better commuting than most places.
Lexington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Lexington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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