Lexington, MA

Lexington issued 1,247 building permits in 2025 worth over $42M in construction value.

Permits (2025)

1,247

building permits issued

Total Value

$ 42,000,000

in construction value

Median Permit

$ 4,800

typical project cost

Population

34,295

Middlesex County

Housing Units

11,200

81% homeownership

Median Built

1966

year home built

Permit Volume — 5-Year Trend

Year-over-year building permit activity in Lexington.

2021 1,310
2022 1,240
2023 1,095
2024 1,182
2025 1,247

Permit Breakdown by Type

Electrical, building, plumbing, and mechanical permits issued in 2025.

Permit type breakdown for 2025
TypeCountShareMedianAverageCommon Range
Electrical 412 33 $3K $3K $1,200–$5,000
Building 364 29 $22K $35K $10,000–$65,000
Plumbing 298 24 $4K $6K $2,000–$8,000
Mechanical/HVAC 173 14 $8K $9K $4,000–$14,000

Top Contractors in Lexington

Most active contractors by permit count in 2025.

Most active contractors
Contractor Permits Avg Value Most Common
Brian Bradley Electric 89 $3,200 Electrical
Hillis Corp (Franks Heating) 64 $5,100 Mechanical/HVAC
BuildRight Construction Inc 45 $28,000 Building
Lexington Plumbing Services 42 $4,300 Plumbing
Robert Burge Development 28 $35,000 Building

Housing Stock

House Styles

Colonial 38%
Ranch 22%
Cape Cod 15%
Contemporary 8%
Tudor 5%
Other 12%

Age Distribution

Pre-1900 8%
1900-1930s 12%
1940s 6%
1950s 22%
1960s 18%
1970s 14%
1980-1990s 10%
2000-Present 10%
2,100 Median sq ft
0.35 Median lot size (acres)

Energy Rebates & Incentives

Available programs for Lexington homeowners.

Home Energy Assessment

Free

Provider: Mass Save

Eligibility: All homes

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Heat Pump Rebate

Up to $10,000

Provider: Mass Save

Eligibility: Oil/propane to heat pump conversion

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Weatherization Assistance

Up to 75% of cost

Provider: Mass Save

Eligibility: Income-qualified

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EV Charger Rebate

Up to $700

Provider: Eversource

Eligibility: Single-family homes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many building permits were issued in Lexington MA in 2025?

1,247 permits were issued in Lexington, MA in 2025, with a total construction value of $42M.

What is the most common house style in Lexington MA?

Colonial is the most common house style in Lexington, accounting for 38% of homes. Ranch is second at 22%.

What energy rebates are available in Lexington MA?

Mass Save offers free home energy assessments, heat pump rebates up to $10,000, and weatherization assistance. Eversource offers EV charger rebates up to $700.