At a Glance
Median Income
$58,920
$50,713 per capita
Home Value
$411,700
Zillow: $573,713
Median Rent
$987/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Lenox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenox a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lenox residents earn a median household income of $58,920 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,713. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Lenox is $411,700 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,713. Median rent is $987/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lenox reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,434/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.5% of adults in Lenox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenox 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
Population1,809
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,920
Per Capita$50,713
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$9,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
C+
Home Value$411,700
Rent$987
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$573,713
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,434/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary222/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,212 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Lenox was built in 1938.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% 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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