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Lexington, Washington real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Lexington, WA (Cowlitz County) — Census median home value $344,200, county listing prices down about 2.9% over the past year.
Lexington, WA is in Cowlitz County, Washington — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,495, with a median household income of $101,417. Census data puts Lexington's median home value at $344,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Cowlitz County's current median listing price runs $499,924, down about 2.9% over the past year.
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Lexington market snapshot
Population
4,495
Median Household Income
$101,417
Median Home Value (city)
$344,200
Median Listing Price (Cowlitz County)
$499,924
Median Gross Rent
$1,537/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lexington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $344,200. Separately, Cowlitz County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $499,924. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cowlitz County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lexington has an estimated population of 4,495 and a median household income of $101,417, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lexington's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Lexington, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Lexington's median home value at $344,200. Cowlitz County's current median listing price runs $499,924, down about 2.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Lexington, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lexington's population at approximately 4,495.
What's the median rent in Lexington, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lexington at approximately $1,537 per month.
What is the median household income in Lexington, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lexington at approximately $101,417.
Is the Lexington housing market growing?
Cowlitz County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.
Is Lexington, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lexington's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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