How much do homeowners pay a month in Lexington, OH?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lexington, OH pay a median of $1,226 (±$155) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $645 (±$80).
57.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lexington, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,258 in 2015–2019 to $1,226 in 2020–2024 (−2.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,226 (±$155)
- Without a mortgage
- $645 (±$80)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.8%
Monthly owner costs in Lexington
| Lexington | Richland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,226 (±$155) | $1,218 (±$31) | $1,517 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $645 (±$80) | $489 (±$13) | $588 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.8% (±11.4 points) | 54.1% (±1.8 points) | 60.6% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,069 (±$345) | $2,061 (±$76) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Lexington, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Richland County ($1,218).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($1,517).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Richland County, Lexington ranks 14 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1499 of 2,330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lexington have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,258 (±$115) | $1,226 (±$155) | −2.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,367 (±$207) | $3,069 (±$345) | +29.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $136,200 (±$12,617) | $192,300 (±$18,912) | +41.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Lexington
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | — | $1,226 (±$155) | — |
| Troy Township (Richland County) | 2.0 mi | $1,542 (±$225) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Richland County) | 3.6 mi | $1,335 (±$129) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township (Morrow County) | 4.0 mi | $1,379 (±$591) | Not measurably different |
| Bellville | 5.5 mi | $1,394 (±$107) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Richland County) | 6.0 mi | $1,164 (±$270) | Not measurably different |
| Ontario | 6.4 mi | $1,305 (±$142) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 6.5 mi | $1,095 (±$56) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Richland County) | 6.6 mi | $1,513 (±$127) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Troy Township (Richland County), OH ($1,542), Springfield Township (Richland County), OH ($1,513).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Mifflin Township (Richland County) | $1,390 (±$60) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Richland County) | $1,335 (±$129) |
| 10 | Ontario | $1,305 (±$142) |
| 11 | Plymouth Township (Richland County) | $1,292 (±$108) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Richland County) | $1,287 (±$141) |
| 13 | Jefferson Township (Richland County) | $1,276 (±$209) |
| 14 | Lexington | $1,226 (±$155) |
| 15 | Franklin Township (Richland County) | $1,225 (±$436) |
| 16 | Butler Township (Richland County) | $1,223 (±$1,158) |
| 17 | Plymouth | $1,184 (±$133) |
| 18 | Worthington Township | $1,181 (±$84) |
| 19 | Butler | $1,168 (±$73) |
| 20 | Perry Township (Richland County) | $1,164 (±$270) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Richland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lexington
What is the average mortgage payment in Lexington?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lexington, OH is $1,226 (±$155) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lexington?
Owners without a mortgage in Lexington pay a median of $645 (±$80) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lexington gone up?
In Lexington, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,258 in 2015–2019 to $1,226 in 2020–2024 (−2.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington village, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lexington village, Ohio (place:42994, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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