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Lexington, South Carolina · ZIP 29073

Lexington — ZIP 29073

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Lexington (29073) scores 81/100 — Good for Lexington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $260K.

81OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$260K
Median rent$1,986/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

$260K

Median Rent

$1,986/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Deerfield ElementaryPK–05753
54%
57%
Saxe Gotha ElementaryPK–05499
46%
47%
Oak Grove ElementaryPK–05691
45%
51%
White Knoll High09–122,025
40%
80%
Red Bank ElementaryPK–05556
36%
46%
Carolina Springs ElementaryPK–05438
32%
43%
Carolina Springs Middle06–08791
31%
46%

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.

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Demographics

Population

51,471

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

36.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29073 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 29073 has a school score of 65/100. 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 29073 is approximately $260K. 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 29073 in Lexington has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100. 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.