Lexington County

VA · Pop. 72,808 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lexington County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 72,808.

$/Acre: $2,883

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 44.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax5.92%

Cost of Living Index104.1

Median Household Income$57,466

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,883

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale1435

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,270 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K212

Property Crime /100K190

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate