At a Glance
Median Income
$60,307
$22,634 per capita
Home Value
$677,600
Zillow: $751,410
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
54.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lennox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lennox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lennox a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lennox residents earn a median household income of $60,307 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,634. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lennox is $677,600 , 140% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $751,410. Median rent is $1,455/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
11.9% of adults in Lennox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
54.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lennox has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population20,289
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density18,614/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born47.2%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,307
Per Capita$22,634
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$677,600
Rent$1,455
Ownership27.6%
Zillow$751,410
Housing Units5,863
Rent Burden35.1%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation75 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+54.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Lennox was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
47.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.