At a Glance
Median Income
$44,722
$25,688 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $123,616
Median Rent
$645/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.8% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 4.5% (25% above 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 $123,616. 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.
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 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,722
Per Capita$25,688
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$645
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$123,616
Housing Units217
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
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.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.