Davidson County, North Carolina
Lexington Real Estate and Local Guide
Lexington is the Davidson County seat, a Piedmont Triad mill town best known nationally as a Lexington-style barbecue destination. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lexington best.
About the area
Living in Lexington, NC
Self-proclaimed Barbecue Capital of the World, home to the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival that draws roughly 200,000 visitors.
The housing market
Homes in Lexington
- About 41% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a large renter share.
- Roughly 69% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $158,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lexington home
The Homestead (Dr. William Rainey Holt House)
1834 Greek Revival home on the National Register of Historic Places
Bob Timberlake Gallery
Gallery of Lexington artist Bob Timberlake's paintings and home furnishings
Childress Vineyards
Winery and event venue founded by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress
Finch Park
City park with a stocked lake, ball fields, nature trails, and the Duracell Open-Air Theater
High Rock Lake
North Carolina's second-largest lake, a bass-fishing and boating destination just south of the city
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.