At a Glance
Median Income
$44,722
$25,688 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $135,686
Median Rent
$645/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lenzburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenzburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenzburg 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
Lenzburg residents earn a median household income of $44,722 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,688. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lenzburg is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,686. Median rent is $645/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Lenzburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,027/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Lenzburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenzburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,722
Per Capita$25,688
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$645
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$135,686
Housing Units217
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,027/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation442 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lenzburg was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.