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Lexington, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

34,295
Population
$1,203,100
Median home value (all homes)
297% above U.S. median
$1,599,099
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,891/mo
Median rent
114% above U.S. median
$238,444
Median household income
204% above U.S. median
30.7 min
Average commute
98.2%
Homes with broadband
87.46%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 191 — 91% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing314% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities33% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost14% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates84.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lexington Economic Development
Lexington Economic Development is the town department responsible for economic development initiatives, with an Economic Development Director and an Economic Development Advisory Committee; the office is at the Lexington Visitors Center.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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