Lexington is the 'Birthplace of American Liberty,' where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired on the Battle Green on April 19, 1775. This highly educated town of 34,454, 10 miles from downtown Boston, pairs nationally recognized schools with the Minuteman Bikeway and commuter buses to the Red Line (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
The US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps performs a concert on the Lexington, MA, USA Battle Green on Patriots Day weekend in 2018, commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Lexington which started the American Revolution.Photo: Teaperson · CC BY-SA 4.0Lexington Common, Lexington MassachusettsPhoto: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Lexington Battle Green, Lexington MassachusettsPhoto: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0
Home prices in Lexington
The median listing price in Lexington is $2,375,000.
Top places in Lexington
Battle Green and the Minute Man National Historical Park visitor center.
Buckman Tavern.
Minuteman Bikeway.
Lexington Center.
Munroe Tavern.
Wilson Farm.
Cary Memorial Library.
Lexington Depot (bikeway trailhead).
Commuting from Lexington
MBTA buses to Alewife and the Red Line; Lexpress town bus routes on weekdays; no commuter rail (service ended 1981).
About 10 miles from downtown Boston; drive roughly 20-30 minutes via Route 2.
Minuteman Bikeway runs through town to Cambridge.
Schools in Lexington
Public schools: Lexington Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lexington FAQs
What is the housing market like in Lexington, MA? The median listing price in Lexington is $2,375,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Lexington, MA? MBTA buses to Alewife and the Red Line; Lexpress town bus routes on weekdays; no commuter rail (service ended 1981).
Which school district serves Lexington, MA? Lexington is served by Lexington Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
