Is Fremont, NE or Lexington, NE cheaper to buy in?

Lexington, NE is cheaper. The median home price in Fremont, NE is approximately $179,400 and in Lexington, NE it is approximately $137,200 — a difference of $42,200.

Is Fremont, NE or Lexington, NE more walkable?

Fremont, NE is more walkable. Fremont, NE has a Walk Score of 43/100 and Lexington, NE has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Which has better schools, Fremont, NE or Lexington, NE?

Fremont, NE has higher-rated schools. Fremont, NE has a school rating of 8/10 and Lexington, NE has a rating of 7.2/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Fremont, NE vs Lexington, NE

Fremont, NE vs Lexington, NE: What the data shows

Fremont, NE is in Fremont, NE while Lexington, NE is in Lexington, NE — both in the same state. On home prices, Lexington, NE is the more affordable option at $137,200 median — $42,200 less than Fremont, NE's $179,400. WYLT rates Fremont, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lexington, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Fremont, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lexington, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Fremont, NE has Low flood risk and Lexington, NE has High flood risk.

Fremont, NE is the more walkable neighborhood. Fremont, NE scores 43/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Lexington, NE's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Fremont, NE has the higher school rating — Fremont, NE rates 8/10 and Lexington, NE rates 7.2/10.

Category	Fremont, NE	Lexington, NE
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$179K	$137K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$895 ✓ Lower rent	$920
Median Income	$66K	$67K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	43/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	2/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	3/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min ✓ Shorter commute	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	8/10 ✓ Better schools	7.2/10
Best for	Families with childrenFirst-time homebuyersRemote workers looking for low cost	Families seeking affordable homesRetirees looking for low cost of livingPeople willing to commute to larger jobs

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.