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Lexington, California

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Population in July 2007: 4,009.
Males: 2,061  (51.4%)
Females: 1,948  (48.6%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
California median age:

33.3 years

Zip code: 95033

Estimated median household income in 2022: over $200,000 (it was $104,655 in 2000)
Lexington:

over $200,000
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $126,378 (it was $54,623 in 2000)

Lexington CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $507,400 in 2000)
Lexington:

over $1,000,000
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $934,406; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $849,080; mobile homes: $230,447; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $68,106
March 2022 cost of living index in Lexington: 145.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Lexington, CA (2000)
    • 3,45988.2%White alone
    • 2235.7%Hispanic
    • 892.3%Asian alone
    • 882.2%Two or more races
    • 240.6%Other race alone
    • 200.5%American Indian alone
    • 170.4%Black alone
    • 10.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 53.5 square miles.

Population density: 75 people per square mile   (very low).

Lexington, California map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lexington CCD:

0.5% ($2,774)
California:

0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: San Jose, CA (11.4 miles , pop. 894,943).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (292.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Lexington Hills, CA (1.1 miles ),
Los Gatos, CA (2.4 miles ),
Monte Sereno, CA (2.4 miles ),
Lompico, CA (2.4 miles ),
Zayante, CA (2.5 miles ),
San Lorenzo Valley, CA (2.5 miles ),
Cambrian Park, CA (2.7 miles ),
Scotts Valley, CA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.16 N, Longitude: 121.96 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 408

Distribution of median household income in Lexington, CA in 2022
Lexington satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Lexington, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.2%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.7%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.7%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (11.4%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.6%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.7%)
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.4%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Lexington, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Computer specialists (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Top executives (4.3%)
  • Engineers (4.0%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (10.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Engineers (6.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Top executives (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Computer specialists (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.8%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)

Average climate in Lexington, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.1. This is about average.

City:

64.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.323. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.323
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 9.28. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.28
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0660. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0660
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 27.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.33. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.33
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 0.00228. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00228
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Lexington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7555% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 81.5 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 11.1 miles away from Lexington center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 163.5 miles away from Lexington center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 222.8 miles away from Lexington center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 312.1 miles away from Lexington center
On 5/2/1983 at 23:42:37, a magnitude 6.7 (6.2 MB, 6.5 MS, 6.5 MW, 6.7 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from the city center, causing $31,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Santa Clara County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Fires: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Mudslides: 3, Landslides: 2, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lexington:

  • LOS GATOS MEADOWS GERIATRIC HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)
  • EMMANUEL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL OF LOS GATOS (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)
  • VASONA CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)
  • THE TERRACES OF LOS GATOS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)
  • MISSION OAKS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)
  • STONEBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)
  • GEM CONV HOSP (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LOS GATOS, CA)

Amtrak stations near Lexington:

  • 13 miles: SAN JOSE (65 CAHILL ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: SANTA CRUZ (920 PACIFIC AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, snack bar, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: SANTA CLARA-GREAT AMERICA (SANTA CLARA, FOOT OF STARS & STRIPES DR.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lexington:

  • West Valley College (about 8 miles; Saratoga, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,128)
  • San Jose City College (about 12 miles; San Jose, CA; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • Cabrillo College (about 12 miles; Aptos, CA; FT enrollment: 7,729)
  • De Anza College (about 13 miles; Cupertino, CA; FT enrollment: 16,729)
  • University of California-Santa Cruz (about 13 miles; Santa Cruz, CA; FT enrollment: 17,751)
  • San Jose State University (about 14 miles; San Jose, CA; FT enrollment: 23,357)
  • Santa Clara University (about 14 miles; Santa Clara, CA; FT enrollment: 7,640)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lexington: Wrights (A), David Bruce Winery (B), Peckham Ranch (C), Bynington Winery (D), Felton Guard Station (E), Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Station 13 Alma (F), Santa Clara County Fire Department Redwood Fire Station (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lexington: Loma Prieta Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Williams Reservoir (A), Lake Elsman (B), Lexington Reservoir (C), Lake Couzzens (D), Howell Reservoir (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Black Creek (A), Briggs Creek (B), Hendrys Creek (C), Herbert Creek (D), Trout Creek (E), Rincon Creek (F), Aldercroft Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lexington include: Guadalupe Reservoir County Park (1), Miller Memorial Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Santa Clara County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

57.9%
Whole state:

69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.8%
Whole state:

14.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.0%
Whole state:

6.3%

People in group quarters in Lexington in 2000:

  • 30 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 11 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 10 people in religious group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Lexington:

Marital status in Lexington, CA
  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Lexington:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 58.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 25.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
California average:

16.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lexington, CA (based on Santa Clara County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic447,36956
Evangelical Protestant148,599481
Other125,165221
Mainline Protestant44,623132
Orthodox7,72017
Black Protestant2,55220
None1,005,614-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 345
Santa Clara County:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Santa Clara County:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 117
Santa Clara County:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 239
This county:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1,488
This county:

8.59 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Santa Clara County:

7.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Santa Clara County:

19.0%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Santa Clara County:

16.6%
State:

17.9%

5.37% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($152,550 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.37%
California average:

5.19%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($93 average AGI)
Santa Clara County:

0.01%
California average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Alameda County, CA  0.71% ($158,297 average AGI)
from San Mateo County, CA  0.69% ($226,380)
from San Francisco County, CA  0.37% ($280,529)


7.70% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($201,706 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.70%
California average:

6.14%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($110 average AGI)
Santa Clara County:

0.01%
California average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Alameda County, CA  0.98% ($187,989 average AGI)
to San Mateo County, CA  0.56% ($280,474)
to San Francisco County, CA  0.42% ($206,239)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lexington:

  • KLOK (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KSCO (1080 AM; 10 kW; SANTA CRUZ, CA)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KYCY (1550 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KSJX (1500 AM; 10 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING INC)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLIV (1590 AM; 5 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: EMPIRE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZSF (1370 AM; 5 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: CARLOS A. DUHARTE)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KAZA (1290 AM; 5 kW; GILROY, CA; Owner: RADIO FIESTA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lexington:

  • KSQL (99.1 FM; SANTA CRUZ, CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KKUP (91.5 FM; CUPERTINO, CA; Owner: ASSURANCE SCIENCES FOUNDATION)
  • KBRG (100.3 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KUFX (98.5 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRTY (95.3 FM; LOS GATOS, CA; Owner: KRTY, LTD.)
  • KBAA (94.5 FM; GILROY, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • K240CD (95.9 FM; SOQUEL, ETC., CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KTEE (93.7 FM; FELTON, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KFJC (89.7 FM; LOS ALTOS, CA; Owner: FOOTHILL-DE ANZA COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
  • K216AX (91.1 FM; LAUREL, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KSJS (90.5 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KEZR (106.5 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF SAN JOSE, INC.)
  • K238AC (95.5 FM; SALIDA, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KSJO (92.3 FM; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDON-FM (102.5 FM; SALINAS, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K202DU (88.3 FM; SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KBTU (93.5 FM; HOLLISTER, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KKSF-FM1 (103.7 FM; PLEASANTON, ETC., CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSQQ (96.1 FM; MORGAN HILL, CA; Owner: COYOTE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZSC (88.1 FM; SANTA CRUZ, CA; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA)

TV broadcast stations around Lexington:

  • KNTV (Channel 11; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KNTV LICENSE, INC.)
  • KKPX (Channel 65; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: PAXSON SAN JOSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • KQED (Channel 9; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KQED, INC.)
  • KBIT-CA (Channel 28; SAN FRANCISCO, ETC., CA; Owner: POLAR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICU-TV (Channel 36; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTEH (Channel 54; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KTEH FOUNDATION)
  • KTEH1 (Channel 54; SANTA CRUZ, CA; Owner: KTEH FOUNDATION)
  • KDTV (Channel 14; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KDTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • KSTS (Channel 48; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE CORP.)
  • KAXT-CA (Channel 22; SANTA CLARA-SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: LINDA K. TRUMBLY)
  • K21EV (Channel 21; SALINAS, CA; Owner: LIVING FAITH BROADCASTING)
  • KDJT-CA (Channel 33; SALINAS/MONTEREY,ETC, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K57AV (Channel 57; SANTA CRUZ, ETC., CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lexington, CA
  • 60.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.4%Electricity
  • 16.3%Wood
  • 3.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.5%Utility gas
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lexington, CA
  • 51.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 20.9%Wood
  • 4.3%Other fuel
  • 2.0%Utility gas


Lexington compared to California state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Lexington on our top lists:

  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other workers' dormitories (population 1,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Other adherents"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
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