Moving to New Lexington, OH

About New Lexington

New Lexington is a village in and the county seat of Perry County, Ohio, United States, 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Zanesville and 45 miles (72 km) miles southeast of Columbus. The population was 4,435 at the 2020 census.

Home prices in New Lexington

The median listing price in New Lexington is $209,900.

Top places in New Lexington

• Glenford Fort mound
• Perry County Courthouse
• Tinted photograph looking over the main street and part of the residential area of town.
• Black and white photograph looking north. What appears to be a court house stands on the corner and a sign advertising Colborn's Emporium next to it. There is a wagon…

Commuting from New Lexington

• Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~70 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~45.2 miles).
• Outside COTA's service area (Franklin County plus portions of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Union counties) — driving is the practical option.
• All drive times are estimates; verify against current routing before a move.

Schools in New Lexington

Public schools: New Lexington City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

New Lexington FAQs

• What is the housing market like in New Lexington, OH?
  The median listing price in New Lexington is $209,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
• How is the commute from New Lexington, OH?
  Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~70 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~45.2 miles).
• Which school district serves New Lexington, OH?
  New Lexington is served by New Lexington City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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