At a Glance
Median Income
$70,306
$54,566 per capita
Home Value
$265,900
Zillow: $403,132
Violent Crime
176/100K
1,143/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $70,306 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,566. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,475 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lee is $265,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,132. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lee reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,143/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.1% of adults in Lee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lee has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,522
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,306
Per Capita$54,566
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,900
Rent
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$403,132
Housing Units831
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property1,143/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary88/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Lee was built in 1938.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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