Lexington, South Carolina · ZIP 29072

Lexington — ZIP 29072

Lexington (29072) scores 87/100 — Excellent for Lexington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $368K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100

Avg math proficiency61%

Avg reading proficiency70%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$368K

Median rent$1,651/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

$368K

Median Rent

$1,651/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,264

Violent Crime

724

Property Crime

4,540

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lexington County, South 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
Lexington High	09–12	2,536	79%	95%
Lake Murray Elementary	PK–05	813	78%	76%
Meadow Glen Elementary	PK–05	775	74%	72%
New Providence Elementary	PK–05	810	72%	75%
River Bluff High	09–12	2,117	70%	95%
Midway Elementary	PK–05	856	69%	70%
Pleasant Hill Elementary	PK–05	846	62%	67%
Rocky Creek Elementary	PK–05	805	61%	65%
Meadow Glen Middle	06–08	778	52%	64%
Beechwood Middle	06–08	1,033	47%	60%
Lexington Elementary	PK–05	607	47%	48%
Pleasant Hill Middle	06–08	750	44%	62%
Lakeside Middle	06–08	893	39%	56%
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu	KG–12	1,979	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

68,389

Median Income

$106K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29072 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 29072 has a school score of 77/100. 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 29072 is approximately $368K. 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 29072 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. 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.