Lexington, VA town hall & government
Lexington spent $36.9 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $4,948 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Lexington's government.
Who runs Lexington
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Lexington's money goes
Lexington runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Virginia cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 20%
- Interest, fines & other 15%
- Fees & charges 14%
- From the state 13%
- Sales taxes 11%
- From the federal government 10%
- Utility sales 9%
- From other local governments 6%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
Who works for Lexington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Lexington City Public Schools
Lexington's elementary school district. The schools are run by Lexington, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Virginia districts overall: 49% local, 41% state, 10% federal
- Local 42%
- State 53%
- Federal 5%
Of the $14,441 per pupil, $9,470 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Lexington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Lexington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Lexington's government
Who represents Lexington
Lexington is represented in Congress by Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Representative Ben Cline. Abigail Spanberger is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.