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Lexington, South Carolina is ranked as the 20th best place to live in the United States, according to BestPlaces.net. Lexington is located in the Midlands region of South Carolina, near the state capital of Columbia. The city has a diverse economy, with major employers such as Westinghouse Electric Company and Imerys America Corporation. In addition to its economic strength, Lexington boasts a strong education system and excellent recreation options including Lake Murray and the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. The city also caters to all types of lifestyles with plenty of shopping options, restaurants, entertainment venues, parks and trails for outdoor activities. It's no wonder that Lexington is considered one of the top places to live in America!

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Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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