Lexington, AL

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Population
735
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
761 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$202,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$642/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,356
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the rolling farmland of northeastern Lauderdale County, Lexington offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle right along the Alabama-Tennessee border. It is a classic small town where open pastures, quiet country roads, and friendly neighbors set the tone. While its roots go back to the early 1800s, today's Lexington is an easygoing community ideal for anyone looking for extra space, a slower pace, and a close-knit neighborhood feel.

Daily life revolves around the local Lexington School, a single K-12 campus where neighbors regularly gather for sports and community events. While the town covers the basics with local shops and services, larger retail centers, hospitals, and dining spots in Florence and Muscle Shoals are just a half-hour drive away. Its spot near the state line also makes quick trips into southern Tennessee convenient, giving residents quiet countryside living with straightforward access to surrounding cities.

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