Lunenburg, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,163 Population 569/sq mi density
$112,422 Median Income $47,857 per capita
$439,600 Home Value $550,881 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,033 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,422 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$439,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lunenburg, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,422
50% above
$47,857 per capita
Home Value
$439,600
56% above
Zillow: $550,881
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
1,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
59% above
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
150%
Home Value
156%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
28%
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 1.9% (47% 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 $550,881. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Lunenburg reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,033/100K.

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. 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 Born8.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,422
Per Capita$47,857
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187

Housing

A
Home Value$439,600
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$550,881
Housing Units858
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property1,033/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
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.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.