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Lee, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Madison County County
Lee, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Lee a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $243,575. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lee reports 1,361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 258% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,499/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.