Living in Lexington (Massachusetts)
Lexington (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 31,394 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #125 of 10,762), single pensioners (top 2%, #128 of 9,474), people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #141 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lexington (Massachusetts)
- It is part of Greater Boston, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:26.
How Lexington (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #764 of 11,898 | #11 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,849 of 9,771 | #96 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #2,968 of 8,006 | #41 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,636 of 6,237 | #27 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #145 of 9,474 | #6 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #128 of 9,474 | #11 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #125 of 10,762 | #8 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #672 of 4,537 | #65 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #807 of 4,444 | #73 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #565 of 3,053 | #51 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,622 of 7,271 | #15 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #483 of 6,227 | #36 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #1,025 of 3,933 | #90 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,203 of 2,119 | #76 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #2,901 of 8,006 | #54 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,142 of 12,111 | #102 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #921 of 4,114 | #86 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #318 of 7,271 | #34 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #141 of 9,474 | #37 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #4,367 of 18,063 | #167 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,894 of 16,523 | #283 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #11,495 of 18,063 | #220 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 83 | #113 of 16,523 | #4 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #238 of 21,167 | #15 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #185 of 12,111 | #33 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,485 of 6,413 | #152 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #293 of 12,111 | #27 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,437 of 4,750 | #99 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bedford (Massachusetts) 6 km
- Arlington (Massachusetts) 7 km
- Burlington (Massachusetts) 7 km
- Belmont (Massachusetts) 7 km
- Woburn 7 km
- Lincoln (Massachusetts) 7 km
- Waltham 8 km
- Bemis 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.