How old are the homes in Lexington Hills, CA?
72.8% (±15.7 points) of the homes in Lexington Hills, CA were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.5% were built before 1940.
4.8% were built in 2010 or later.
Figures last updated on .
- Built before 1980
- 72.8% (±15.7 points)
- Built before 1940
- 28.5%
- Built 2010 or later
- 4.8%
When the homes in Lexington Hills were built
| Year built | Lexington Hills | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 9.4% | 11.2% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.5% (±5.0 points) | 8.9% | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.0% (±9.0 points) | 11.3% | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.6% (±6.3 points) | 20.3% | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 6.0% (±4.0 points) | 17.7% | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.2% (±7.3 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 12.5% (±7.2 points) | 3.3% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.5% (±9.3 points) | 4.7% | 8.9% | 11.7% |
In Lexington Hills, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (59.7%).
It is also higher than in California (56.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (49.7%).
In Santa Clara County, Lexington Hills ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (59.2%) and the share built before 1980 (72.8%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Lexington Hills
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Hills | — | 72.8% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Los Gatos | 5.2 mi | 70.7% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monte Sereno | 5.6 mi | 69.6% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scotts Valley | 7.3 mi | 40.3% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Cambrian Park | 7.5 mi | 84.5% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookdale | 7.7 mi | 57.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boulder Creek | 7.8 mi | 80.4% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Lomond | 7.8 mi | 87.2% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saratoga | 7.8 mi | 77.1% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scotts Valley, CA (40.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burbank (community) | 91.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 2 | Alum Rock | 90.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 3 | Cambrian Park | 84.5% (±17.0 points) |
| 4 | East Foothills | 82.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 5 | Saratoga | 77.1% (±5.5 points) |
| 6 | Los Altos | 72.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 7 | Lexington Hills | 72.8% (±15.7 points) |
| 8 | Los Gatos | 70.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 9 | Palo Alto | 69.9% (±3.2 points) |
| 10 | Monte Sereno | 69.6% (±15.2 points) |
| 11 | Campbell | 68.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 12 | San Martin | 65.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 13 | Cupertino | 63.7% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lexington Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lexington Hills
How old are most homes in Lexington Hills?
72.8% of homes in Lexington Hills, CA were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Lexington Hills need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 59.2% and 72.8% of homes in Lexington Hills were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Lexington Hills?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lexington Hills CDP, California (place:41282, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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