Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Lee is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,522. Residents earn $70,306 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lee receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Lee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lee is $70,306, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lee is $265,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 135 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,268 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,306 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,197 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,198 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,475 |
| County GDP | $9,165M |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Healthcare | 430 |
| Retail | 579 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,978 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $265,900 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $403,132 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,978 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,525/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 430 |
| Total Violent | 135.3/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.9/100K |
| Robbery | 16.9/100K |
| Assault | 101.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,268.2/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 219.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,048.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.1 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3068°N, 73.2507°W |
| County FIPS | 25003 |
Winner: Democrat by 39.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 31 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 430 |
| Restaurants | 496 |
| Retail Stores | 579 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |