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

Lexington, NE is cheaper. The median home price in Lexington, NE is approximately $137,200 and in Papillion, NE it is approximately $303,300 — a difference of $166,100.

Is Lexington, NE or Papillion, NE more walkable?

Papillion, NE is more walkable. Lexington, NE has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Papillion, NE has a Walk Score of 32/100.

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

Papillion, NE has higher-rated schools. Lexington, NE has a school rating of 7.2/10 and Papillion, NE has a rating of 9/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

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.