Lexington, Nebraska · ZIP 68850

Lexington — ZIP 68850

Lexington (68850) scores 70/100 — Good for Nebraska. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $209K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency37%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$209K

Median rent$1,319/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$209K

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

164

Violent Crime

Property Crime

149

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dawson County, Nebraska (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	385	52%	52%
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	02–03	358	42%	32%
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	672	35%	35%
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	915	28%	25%
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	04–05	312	26%	22%
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–01	321	Not reported	Not reported
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	PK–PK	279	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

12,394

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

32 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68850 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 68850 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 68850 is approximately $209K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 68850 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.