Housing & Real Estate — Lexington, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,973 |
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| Occupied | 7,530 |
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| Vacant | 1,443 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,101 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,429 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $179,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$197,000 |
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| Median Rent | $882/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,400/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.2% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 416 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,162 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 462 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,427 |
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| Median Year Built | 1970 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
