Business Information

We welcome companies interested in starting or expanding in Lexington.  Lexington is a dynamic community and a leader in biotechnology. Located eleven miles northwest of Boston, Lexington is a prime location for over 1,200 businesses ranging from life sciences to high tech to office and manufacturing.

As one of the top locations for high tech and life sciences in the Boston area, Lexington is the ideal setting for business. With a population just over 30,000, Lexington offers several advantages that make it an attractive place to do business:

• Located with direct access to two state highways, Route 2 and Route 128/I95, both major Boston area corridors.
• The Town is connected to public transit through the MBTA bus service to the Red Line.
• Local bus service is provided within Lexington by Lexpress. The Minuteman regional Bike Trail bisects the Town including several commercial areas.
• Located just minutes from Cambridge/Boston
• High average income, median family income $111,899
• Over 69% of the population with a bachelors degree or higher
• Over 3 million square feet of net developed building space.  

Economic Development Officer

The Town employs an Economic Development Officer to assist businesses located or seeking to locate in Lexington, and to provide assistance to businesses obtaining permits.   For information, contact the Economic Development Office.