Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles N of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area.
The Town of Lexington is a community that prides itself on the beauty of town land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands, museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational and cultural activities. The town's physical location, residents feel, is ideal, allowing easy access to Boston, the Atlantic ocean, the White Mountains and many important historical sites in the state.
Lexington's citizens are especially active in town affairs. The representative town meeting is comprised of 199 members and over 50 standing committees ensure that the desires of the community are heard and addressed. Particular attention is given to preserving the town's strong historical importance as the birthplace of the American Revolution. The annual Patriot's Day celebration in April, complete with a re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride and the battle with the British, is one of the town's most popular events.
A significant tourist attraction the Battle of Lexington was fought here on April 19, 1775. Today, the battle is reenacted on Patriots Day annually on the 3rd Monday of April. Commemorating the event, a statue of Captain John Parker, commander for the Minutemen, was erected in 1900 on the piece of common ground, now called the Battle Green. The Green still stands as a testament to these Colonial times, and is surrounded by original historic homes which are open seasonally for tours.
Public resources are abundant in this sought after community, with many cultural activities, recreational facilities, and commercial areas for residents to enjoy. City residents are treated to numerous choices of seasonal activities in the area. A popular network of bicycle parks throughout town includes the Minuteman Bikeway, and utilizes the old railroad right of way running from Cambridge to Bedford. Publically owned Pine Meadows Golf Course is open for golf in the summer, but also cross country skiing in the winter. Adjacent to the town pool, lies Hayden Recreation Center. Members of the center enjoy facilities such as an indoor pool, gymnasium, and skating rink. Impecably groomed tennis courts and playgrounds pepper the city.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $732,800
Demographics
Lexington covers 16.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 210 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 02420, 02421 - Area codes: 781, 339
Weather
Lexington, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lexington is 46.95 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 4.39 Inches.
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