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Lexington, VA

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Population
7,769
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,054 ft
Median Home Value
$275,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,517
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Lexington in context.

OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communityLynchburg, Virginia30 miles away · 81,347 residents.

About Lexington

Lexington is an independent city and the county seat of Rockbridge County, Virginia, situated in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. First settled in 1778, the historic community of approximately 7,525 is best known as the home of both the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. Public education is administered by the Lexington City Public Schools district.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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