Market Report
Lexington, SC Housing Market
Population: 304,887 (2024 ACS estimate). 1,916 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Prices & Activity
Source: MLS closed sales and listings for Lexington, SC.
Growth & Supply
Population
304,887
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Lexington County
Median Household Income
$77K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Lexington County
Renter-Occupied Homes
22.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Lexington County
Migration — Lexington County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $65K · out $63K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Lexington County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Sep '26)
New Construction Permits — Lexington County
1,916 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 0 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Aug '26)