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Lexington, Nebraska

city · Dawson County

At a glance

10,862
Population
$159,100
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$204,125
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$966/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$67,666
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
16.1 min
Average commute
77.9%
Homes with broadband
89.87%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost42% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college34 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college133 mi
High school graduates60.6%
College graduates13.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lexington
The City of Lexington's Economic Development page promotes economic development in Lexington, Nebraska, highlighting available sites and buildings, LB840 Workforce Housing, and incentives; the page references the Nebraska Economic Development Certified Communities program and notes Lexington as a growing community for business and families.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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