What are the schools like in Lennox, CA?

Lennox is served primarily by Lennox. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1.

What is the median household income in Lennox?

The median household income in Lennox, CA is $54,611 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Lennox, CA?

Lennox has an average high temperature of 66.3°F in January and 75.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches.

Lennox, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lennox, CA affordable or expensive?

Lennox's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lennox is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $655,400 and the median rent is $1,346 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lennox, CA?

Lennox has a violent crime rate of 558.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1902.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lennox, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lennox is a small city of 20,687 in California, with a median household income of $54,611 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Lennox's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lennox is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lennox city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Lennox's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lennox costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lennox, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$655,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,346	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	27.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,611	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lennox's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

558.4 /100k

Property Crime

1902.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lennox is served primarily by Lennox. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lennox, CA	National Avg
School District	Lennox	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	53.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lennox sees average highs of 66.3°F in January and 75.1°F in July, with 12.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lennox, CA
Average High — January	66.3°F
Average High — July	75.1°F
Annual Precipitation	12.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lennox, CA	National Avg
Population	20,687	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	60.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lennox

Lennox, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90304

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lennox, CA affordable or expensive?

Lennox's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lennox roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $655,400 and median rent is $1,346/month.

What is the crime rate in Lennox, CA?

Lennox's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1902.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lennox?

Public schools in Lennox are operated by Lennox. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lennox, CA a good place to live?

Lennox, CA has a population of 20,687, a median household income of $54,611, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lennox?

Lennox averages 66.3°F in January and 75.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lennox?

Lennox, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90304.

What is the population of Lennox?

The population of Lennox, California is 20,687 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lennox?

Key numbers for living in Lennox: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $655,400, median household income $54,611, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lennox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.