Lexington, North Carolina · ZIP 27292

Lexington — ZIP 27292

Lexington (27292) scores 55/100 — Fair for Lexington. Safety: Higher 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 $256K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$256K

Median rent$1,477/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

$256K

Median Rent

$1,477/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,679

Violent Crime

230

Property Crime

1,449

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Davidson County, North Carolina (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
Central Davidson High	09–12	897	77%	57%
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy	09–13	167	75%	75%
Davis-Townsend Elementary	PK–05	430	67%	57%
Southwood Elementary	PK–05	616	52%	44%
Southwest Elementary Global Academy	01–05	369	52%	39%
Central Davidson Middle	06–08	686	49%	44%
Lexington Senior High School	09–12	889	47%	47%
Southmont Elementary	PK–05	281	47%	37%
Charles England Elementary School	01–05	381	45%	32%
Lexington Middle School	06–08	595	36%	39%
Silver Valley Elementary	PK–05	221	27%	27%
South Lexington School	PK–KG	308	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

40,369

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27292 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 27292 has a school score of 67/100. 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 27292 is approximately $256K. 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 27292 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.