Lexington

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Lexington, OH Area Guide

Savor the suburban tranquility in this central Ohio village

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Founded in 1812, Lexington is one of the top-rated suburbs in Richland County. This Ohio village is nearly a self-contained community with its vibrant downtown district and picturesque suburban sections.

Touting well-manicured lawns and an entertaining Main Street, Lexington is perfect for families. You can spend a night in town at the Happy Grape Wine Bar & Bistro, or soak up an afternoon and amazing views at Bicentennial Park. Clear Fork Reservoir is another popular feature of this community. Its pristine waters have made for an idyllic outdoor destination, and there’s amazing amenities like the Mansfield Sailing Club to experience.

Accessing Lexington and the rest of Ohio is simple, thanks to the I-71 that’s nearby. Columbus is just over an hour south, and Cleveland just over an hour to the northeast.

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lexington, OH is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

36 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Eastern Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

Western Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Eastern Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

Lexington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Snow Trails
  • Kingwood Center
  • Warren Rupp Observatory
  • Malabar Farm State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.