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Lexington, NE vs Papillion, NE
Lexington, NE vs Papillion, NE: What the data shows
Lexington, NE is in Lexington, NE while Papillion, NE is in Papillion, NE — both in the same state. On home prices, Lexington, NE is the more affordable option at $137,200 median — $166,100 less than Papillion, NE's $303,300. WYLT rates Lexington, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Papillion, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Lexington, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Papillion, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Lexington, NE has High flood risk and Papillion, NE has High flood risk.
Papillion, NE is the more walkable neighborhood. Lexington, NE scores N/A/100 versus Papillion, NE's 32/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Papillion, NE has the higher school rating — Lexington, NE rates 7.2/10 and Papillion, NE rates 9/10.
| Category | Lexington, NE | Papillion, NE |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $137K ✓ Lower price | $303K |
| Median Rent | $920 ✓ Lower rent | $1K |
| Median Income | $67K | $111K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 32/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | Minimal transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 18/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 45 min | 30 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | High | High |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.2/10 | 9/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families seeking affordable homesRetirees looking for low cost of livingPeople willing to commute to larger jobs | Families with childrenCommuters to OmahaPeople who prefer suburban life |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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