At a Glance
Median Income
$112,422
$47,857 per capita
Home Value
$439,600
Zillow: $529,348
Violent Crime
195/100K
1,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Lunenburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lunenburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lunenburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lunenburg residents earn a median household income of $112,422 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,857. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lunenburg is $439,600 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,348. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Lunenburg reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,087/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.5% of adults in Lunenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lunenburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,163
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,422
Per Capita$47,857
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
A
Home Value$439,600
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$529,348
Housing Units858
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property1,087/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary110/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation529 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Lunenburg was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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