Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Lunenburg is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 2,163. Residents earn $112,422 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lunenburg receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lunenburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lunenburg is $112,422, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Lunenburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Lunenburg is $439,600, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lunenburg is below the national average at 178 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,607 per 100,000, 33% above the national average.
Lunenburg is a highly educated community — 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lunenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,422 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,857 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,234 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 58,457 |
| County GDP | $240,665M |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Healthcare | 5,066 |
| Retail | 4,730 |
| Manufacturing | 1,511 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Census Median | $439,600 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $529,348 |
| Median List Price | $814,450 |
| Median List Price | $814,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $251 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.5% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,416/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Total Violent | 178.0/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.8/100K |
| Robbery | 35.6/100K |
| Assault | 124.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,607.2/100K |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 525.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,028.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 53.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 529 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5934°N, 71.7270°W |
| County FIPS | 25017 |
Winner: Democrat by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.5% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 71 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Retail Stores | 4,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |