Demographics at a Glance

Lexington is a scenic New England Town filled with dynamic and caring citizens who cherish the Town's history and invest in the future.

Location

  • Direct access to Interstate 95/128 and Route 2
  • Located 5 minutes from Hanscom Air Force Base
  • 10 minutes from Cambridge, 15 minutes from Boston, and 30 minutes from Logan International Airport
  • Three hotels located near the major commercial areas

People

  • Population: 34,071
  • Median age: 46.4
  • Households: 12,301
  • Median household income: $202,852
  • Over 85% of residents age 25+ with bachelors degree or higher

Transportation

  • Connected to the MBTA Red Line through bus services
  • Transversed by the Minuteman Bikeway, an 11 mile trail which connects to the MBTA Red Line station
  • Local bus service provided by LexPress

Business Climate

  • Approximately 1,200 employers
  • Moody's bond rating: Aaa
  • 25% of Lexington's workforce is employed in high-tech and life science occupations
  • Headquarters for 28 national companies and 7 publicly traded companies
  • Over 5,000,000 SF commercial rent-able building area
  • Rated Platinum Bio-ready Community by MassBiotech