Lexington, SC vs Mercer Island, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.2). Lexington leads in cost of living index (103 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $78,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, SC | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#323) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 24,921 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,772 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $78,164 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+51.7 |
C
76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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