Introduction
Only 11 miles from Downtown Boston, Lexington is a beautiful, historic location. It is best known for the Battle Green, where the first shot of the American Revolutionary War was fired. That said, one will find Lexington is filled with facinating historical events both before and after the first shot. You can learn about this rich history from the 1630’s on at the Lexington Archives and Research Center.
Lexington is a wonderful place to call home. You will love it’s gorgeous downtown, thriving artistic community, excellent schools, beautiful Cary Library and plenty of activities for children at the JW Hayden Recreation Center.
Popular Tourist Locations
- Lexington Common National Historic Site
- Buckman Tavern
- Lexington Historical Society
- Battle Green Tour
- Library Ride Trolley Tour
- Visitor’s Center
- Historic Sites
Lexington’s School District is highly ranked. They have a dynamic Community Education Program and a vibrant parent volunteer organization, LexFun!
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In a Nutshell Consulting was founded by Lexington resident, Rebecca Moore. Rebecca strives to assist women in their 40’s and 50’s who are thinking of launching a new initiative or have launched and need some help re-focusing efforts or identifying priority needs and resources. Rebecca has the experience to help you take your idea or business to the next level. Her clients are both in New England and international.
Finehive was founded by Lexington resident, Sumeit Aggarwal. Sumeit enjoys helping communities and small business owners learn the joys of investing, financial health and budgeting.
- Finhive – Sumeit Aggarwal
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Population - Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington Massachusetts Population 34,454 – 2020 Census
Demographics - Lexington, Massachusetts
| White alone | 63.8% |
| Black or African American alone | 1.3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native alone | 0.2% |
| Asia alone | 30.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% |
| White, not Hispanic or Latino | 62.7% |
