Page Contents for Lexington, Massachusetts
Statistics & Facts
Location
History & History-related items
City Attractions
Government
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Libraries.
Schools.
Miscellany
Statistics & Facts
The Massachusetts state capital is Boston.
The population of Lexington is approximately 30,505 (1996), 31394 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 10,841 (1990), 11530 (2010).
The amount of land area in Lexington is 42.477 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Lexington is 16.64 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.367 sq kilometers.
The distance from Lexington to Washington DC is 400 miles.
The distance to the Massachusetts state capital is 13 miles. (as the crow flies)
Lexington is positioned 42.44 degrees north of the equator and 71.23 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Lexington elevation is High of 374 and low of 110 feet above sea level.
Lexington per capita income is $ 30,718.
Lexington median income is $ 67,389.
The Lexington median home price is $ 285,000 (1993).
Location
near Boston
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Weather
seasonal
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History & History Related Items
In 1642 the first European settlers staked their claim to this area, calling it Cambridge Farms.
A Great History page for Lexington with information and links.
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The settling of Lexington
1642
The incorporation of Lexington
1713
Attractions
Information about Lexington, Massachusetts on Lexington Web.
Things to see and do in the area.
Museums in the area.
The Lexington Community Web Directory
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Lexington City Government
Government Information for Lexington.
Lexington has a Town Meeting-Board of Selectmen-Town Manager form of government. This type was established in 1969. The Town Manager is appointed by the Selectmen. The manager serves a three year, salaried, renewable term.
Lexington Libraries
Cary Library
1874 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
Phone: (781) 862- 6288
Lexington Schools
Lexington Public Schools
Lexington Miscellany
The population of Lexington was:
1900 - 3,831
1920 - 6,350
1940 - 13,187
1960 - 27,691
1980 - 29,479
1990 - 28,974
1996 - 30,505
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