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Lexington's Housing Boom: 1,100 New Units Amid Challenges

9/25/2025

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Lexington, Massachusetts is experiencing a housing boom with over 1,100 new units, including 160 affordable.
Zoning reforms and fossil-fuel restrictions have accelerated development, per local leaders.
In New Hampshire, the median home costs 5.5× the median income, and rents rose 35% in five years.
The federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC) aids developers but faces community resistance.

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Story summary

Lexington, Massachusetts is experiencing a housing boom with over 1,100 new units, including 160 affordable.
Zoning reforms and fossil-fuel restrictions have accelerated development, per local leaders.
In New Hampshire, the median home costs 5.5× the median income, and rents rose 35% in five years.
The federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC) aids developers but faces community resistance.