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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, Moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. We put together this resource guide for Lexington, South Carolina.

About Lexington, South Carolina

Lexington is near the stunningly beautiful Lake Murray in South Carolina. The town has about 21,000 in population. It is the county seat of Lexington County. It is located on the northern side of Interstate 20, which runs east and west. It is a suburb of Columbia, the state's capital. Lexington is located on the city's western side, about 10 miles from downtown Columbia.

Lexington has dozens of significant historical buildings listed in the National Historic Register. Many tourists come to Lexington to see the southern architecture style of buildings and mansions that survived the Civil War.

What To Do in Lexington

Lake Murray is a beautiful place for those who like being outside and enjoy doing things on the water. Lake Murray has the Dreher Shoals Dam, which is 1.7 miles long. Visitors can enjoy a round trip of 3.4 miles. They can walk, jog, or ride a bicycle down the dam. The views of the lake are very nice. On a clear day, there is a nice view of the skyline of the city of Columbia, which is about 11 miles from the dam.

The Lexington County Museum offers guided tours through antique buildings that represent the area's rich history. The Virginia Highland Park is in the middle of Lexington. It has scenic walkways through lovely gardens and a gazebo for enjoying a lovely picnic. For those who like hiking, the Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve is famous. It is an easy hike to reach Peachtree Rock, next to a small waterfall.

Wine lovers enjoy wine tasting at the Mercer House Estate Winery. Baseball fans enjoy watching the local teams play at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium. The Icehouse Amphitheater is an outdoor performance space that is an enjoyable venue to see a live concert performance.

Working in Lexington

Unemployment in Lexington is around 4.8%, about one percent lower than in other cities in South Carolina. For those who have jobs, 19% work in management positions, 14% have jobs in sales, 14% work in manufacturing, 8% have jobs in transportation, 6% work as administrative support, 6% work with tech and computers, and 5% have jobs in finance and business.

Lexington Neighborhoods

Lexington has many lovely neighborhoods with beautiful old homes. Other parts of the town are more modern. The older neighborhoods have large southern mansions highly prized by their owners. Some have historical significance. The top ten Lexington neighborhoods are:

• Route 378 and Calks Ferry Road: Median Home Price is $438,914
• Providence: Median Home Price is $386,124
• Old Cherokee Road and Pilgrim Church Road: Median Home Price is $275,486
• Sunset Blvd and Corley Mill Road: Median Home Price is $263,479
• Old Cherokee Road and Wise Ferry Road: Median Home Price is $244,487
• Route 378 and Wise Ferry Road: Median Home Price is $238,278
• South Lake Drive and Railroad Avenue: Median Home Price is $236,018
• Ethon Crossroads: Median Home Price is $221,983
• Route 378 and Beechwoods Drive: Median Home Price is $200,797
• South Lake Drive and New Orangeburg Road: Median Home Price is $194,745

Lexington School District

Lexington is in the Lexington County School District One. The public school system has 13 elementary schools, six middle schools, and four high schools.

Private Schools: There are 16 private schools in the Lexington County area. A few of them are located in the Town of Lexington, such as Lake Murray Montessori School, Columbia Adventist Academy, and Heritage Christian Academy.

Colleges and Universities: There are some community colleges in Lexington but not any major colleges or universities. However, there are 22 colleges and universities within 50 miles of Lexington.

Moving to Lexington Resource Guide

• Driver's License and Auto Registration: Contact the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and state identification cards. Out-of-state residents should register their vehicles in the first 45 days after moving to the state. They should get a South Carolinian driver's license within 90 days.
• Electricity and Natural Gas: Provided by South Carolina Electric & Gas and you can request new service by going online.
• Water and Sewer Service: Provided by the Town of Lexington Utilities. New service can be arranged by calling 803-951-4630 or visiting the office at 111 Maiden Lane.
• Waste Collection and Recycling Service: provided by the County of Lexington; however, to sign up for new service, do this through the Town of Lexington Utilities by calling 803-951-4630 or visiting the office at 111 Maiden Lane.
• Telephone: Compare home phone service offers for companies that serve the Lexington area at Wirefly.
• Television/Internet: Find the companies that provide television and Internet services to compare at Cable TV.
• Lexington City and County Government: The website for the Town of Lexington is where you can find all local information. City parks and facilities are maintained by the town.
• County Parks & Recreation: The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission has plenty of facilities for youth, adults, and seniors that offer athletics and other programs.

Lexington Housing

The median household income in Lexington, South Carolina, is around $63,326 per year, 35% higher than other cities in South Carolina. The cost of living in Lexington is 7% higher than the rest of South Carolina and 4% more than the national average. The median home price is $174,900, 22% higher than the rest of South Carolina. About 62% of homes are owner-occupied.

Many young professionals and families live in Lexington because public schools are high quality. The median age of residents in Lexington is around 37 years old. The median rental price is $972, 20% higher than the rest of South Carolina. The majority of residents in Lexington live in a home, and about 62% of the residents own their own home. Lexington is a lovely town with southern charm, making it very popular.