Lexington · Relocation
Relocating to Lexington, SC
Moving to Columbia from somewhere else. We help you learn the areas, focus your search, and time the move around your start date.
Relocating to Lexington: two sides of town
When you are relocating to Lexington, the first decision is which Lexington. 29072 is downtown Lexington and the Lake Murray corridor, with restaurants, events at the Icehouse Amphitheater, and lake recreation. 29073 is White Knoll and Red Bank, with newer subdivisions, everyday shopping along the main corridors, and quick access to I-20.
Lexington sits west of Columbia, so where you work across the river matters. I-20 and US-378 are the main routes in.
Plan my move to Lexington
How we help newcomers
Taylored Realty Team helps you narrow the side of town before the house. Terry and Yolanda Taylor are Military Relocation Professionals, and we plan around start dates and report dates often. We confirm town limits and school assignments by address, since neither follows the ZIP code, and we keep you updated by phone and email while you are still out of town.
What newcomers ask about Lexington
- Lake Murray: nearby recreation in 29072, with lakefront homes as their own market.
- Prices: a median sold price of $376,082 in 29072 and $270,160 in 29073 over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026, according to Consolidated MLS.
- New homes: nearly half of 29073's sales last year were built in 2024 or later.
- Schools: much of Lexington is in Lexington County School District One, confirmed by address.
Plan your move
Read our relocation guide and Lexington neighborhoods guide, or tell us where you are moving from.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Lexington from Columbia?
Lexington is west of Columbia, connected by I-20 and US-378. Drive time depends on which side of Lexington you live on and where in Columbia you are going.
Is a Lexington address always in the Town of Lexington?
No. We check town limits for any home where it matters to you.
Lexington
What relocation looks like in Lexington
West of Columbia, with Lake Murray and downtown Lexington in 29072 and newer subdivisions in 29073.
Lexington has two residential ZIP codes that work like two different markets: 29072, with downtown Lexington and the Lake Murray corridor, and 29073, with the White Knoll and Red Bank areas. A Lexington mailing address does not always mean the home is inside the Town of Lexington.
- The homes
- In 29072: brick ranches, traditional two-story homes, craftsman designs, townhomes, custom homes, and lakefront property near Lake Murray. In 29073: one- and two-story suburban homes, townhomes, and a lot of new construction, with nearly half of last year's sales built in 2024 or later.
- Why people choose it
- People choose 29072 for Lake Murray, downtown Lexington, and custom or lakefront homes, and 29073 for newer floor plans, more room for the money, and quick access to I-20.
- Schools people ask about
- Much of Lexington is in Lexington County School District One, but assignment is set by address and district lines do not follow ZIP codes, so we confirm the school for each home.
- Getting around
- I-20 and US-378 connect Lexington to Columbia. In 29073, Platt Springs Road and South Lake Drive carry most daily traffic.
- Nearby
- Downtown Lexington and the Icehouse Amphitheater, Virginia Hylton Park, the Old Mill Pond Trail, Lake Murray, and Red Bank Arena.
- The trade-off
- 29072 costs more, especially near the lake, and waterfront homes bring added upkeep and insurance. 29073 costs less, but commutes vary by subdivision and the main roads get congested at rush hour.
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