Overall Edge
Lexington leads
Lexington wins 3 of 5 categories
Neighborhood A
Lexington
$2.5M median
Suburban Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Needham
$2.5M median
Suburban Family
Lexington
Metric
Needham
$2.5M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
40/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
25 min
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Commute
Commute
22 min
8
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
6
8
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Cafes
Cafes
8
4
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Groceries
Groceries
4
18 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is Lexington or Needham more expensive?
Lexington has a median home price of $2.5M and Needham is $2.5M. Needham is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Lexington or Needham?
Lexington has a school rating of 9/10 and Needham rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Lexington or Needham safer?
Lexington has a crime grade of A+ and Needham is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
Lexington scores 40/100 for walkability. Needham scores 38/100. Lexington is the more walkable option.