There are 18 independent living communities serving Lexington, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Lexington and 16 nearby. The average cost per day for independent living in Massachusetts is about $96, with costs ranging between $23 and $140 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,885, with costs ranging from around $694 up to $4,187. The average yearly cost is $34,630, which is higher than the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Lexington ranges from as little as $2,063 per month all the way up to $5,222 per month. The average cost is around $3,058 per month, or about $36,696 annually.
Lexington is a small city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan area. The surrounding statistical area contains 3,325,860 inhabitants, but there are 31,394 residing in the city itself. Around 33% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Lexington has a very high SeniorScore™ of 88. The city's mean household income is $138,000 ($68,000 per capita), compared to the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The mean home price in Lexington is $1,054,500, which is much higher than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.31%.
Lexington has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives large amounts of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Lexington has a very low crime rate, exceptional water quality, and good air quality ratings.