County profile · Virginia
Lexington city, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lexington city, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 7,769
- +6.2% since 2020
- Households
- 2,187
- Median household income
- $84,517
- Median home value
- $275,200
- Jobs located here
- 6,124
- Market scores
- Not scored
- Counties under 10,000 people aren’t given a market score, since a few businesses can swing their figures.
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What this means
An estimated 7,769 people live in Lexington city, in 2,187 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lexington city grew 6.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lexington city is $84,517 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in Lexington city spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (73).
Counties under 10,000 people aren’t given a market score, since a few businesses can swing their figures.
For its number of households, Lexington city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for medical and dental practices (6.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (79% above the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lexington city
Counties under 10,000 people aren’t given a market score, since a few businesses can swing their figures. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 117 | 535.0 | $20K | 13 | 16 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 71 | 324.6 | $116K | 31 | 32 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | 182.9 | $205K | 31 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 19 | 86.9 | $102K | 48 | 4 |
| Real estate | 17 | 77.7 | Index only | 44 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | 68.6 | $119K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 15 | 68.6 | $268K | 30 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 14 | 64.0 | $939K | 28 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 12 | 54.9 | $130K | 20 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 12 | 54.9 | $412K | 33 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 12 | 54.9 | Index only | 50 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 9 | 41.2 | $198K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 9 | 41.2 | $913K | 30 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 9 | 41.2 | $216K | 50 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 8 | 36.6 | $1M | 28 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 7 | 32.0 | $1.2M | 28 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 7 | 32.0 | $575K | 45 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 7 | 32.0 | $339K | 34 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 7 | 32.0 | $277K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 6 | 27.4 | $159K | 16 | 3 |
| Pizza | 6 | 27.4 | $1.4M | 27 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 5 | 22.9 | $1.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 5 | 22.9 | $313K | 16 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 5 | 22.9 | $385K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 4 | 18.3 | $391K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 4 | 18.3 | $593K | 33 | 11 |
| Property management | 4 | 18.3 | Index only | 15 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 | 13.7 | $791K | 33 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 3 | 13.7 | $4.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 3 | 13.7 | $1.3M | 9 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 3 | 13.7 | $4.4M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 3 | 13.7 | $2M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 3 | 13.7 | $1M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 3 | 13.7 | $791K | 25 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 3 | 13.7 | $791K | 33 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 3 | 13.7 | $522K | 13 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 2 | 9.1 | $970K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 2 | 9.1 | $891K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 2 | 9.1 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 2 | 9.1 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 2 | 9.1 | $963K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 1 | 4.6 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 4.6 | $331K | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | 1 | 4.6 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 1 | 4.6 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 1 | 4.6 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 1 | 4.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 1 | 4.6 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 1 | 4.6 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 1 | 4.6 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 1 | 4.6 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lexington city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $1.8M | $815 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $5.8M | $2,638 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $8.2M | $3,756 | 92 |
| Groceries | $13.1M | $6,011 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $1.9M | $887 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $952K | $435 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.6M | $716 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $2.4M | $1,085 | 84 |
| Pets | $1.9M | $880 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $4M | $1,841 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $4.9M | $2,259 | 115 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $6M | $2,761 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $3.1M | $1,439 | 102 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $32.7M | $14,939 | 90 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lexington city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 7,769+6.2% since 2020
- Households
- 2,187
- Median age
- 36.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 54%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 3 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3,011
- Median household income
- $84,517
- Average household income
- $96,459
- Median home value
- $275,200
- Jobs located here
- 6,124
- Daytime population
- 11,251Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lexington city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Lexington city at 7,769 people in 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 2,187 households.
How much do households in Lexington city, VA spend?
Households in Lexington city spend about $32.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $13.1M on groceries and $8.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lexington city runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lexington city, VA?
The score leaves out counties under 10,000 people, where a handful of businesses would swing it.
How does Lexington city, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lexington city is $84,517, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $275,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for medical and dental practices (6.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (79% above the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Markets with fewer than 5 map listings of the type, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored, since a few businesses can swing their figures.
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