Lee, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Madison County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
774 Population 317/sq mi density
$43,688 Median Income $17,430 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $249,209 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,688 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lee, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,688
42% below
$17,430 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
66% below
Zillow: $249,209
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
31.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Lee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
34%
Rent
66%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lee residents earn a median household income of $43,688 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,430. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 448 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lee is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,209. Median rent is $766/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

5.8% of adults in Lee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lee has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population774
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,688
Per Capita$17,430
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty31.8%
County GDP$748M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$766
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$249,209
Housing Units312
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,824/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation74 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lee was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.