What are the schools like in Lee, MA?

Lee is served primarily by Lee. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lee?

The median household income in Lee, MA is $78,021 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Lee, MA?

Lee has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Lee, MA affordable or expensive?

Lee's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lee is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $263,300 and the median rent is $1,193 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lee, MA?

Lee has a violent crime rate of 229.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 953.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lee, MA a Good Place to Live?

Lee is a small town of 1,507 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $78,021 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Lee stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lee 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: 102.3

Lee's overall cost of living index is 102.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lee costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lee, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$263,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,193	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,021	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lee's violent crime rate is 229.4 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

229.4 /100k

Property Crime

953.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lee is served primarily by Lee. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lee, MA	National Avg
School District	Lee	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lee sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 77.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lee, MA
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	77.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lee, MA	National Avg
Population	1,507	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lenox Dale, MA 2 mi Lenox, MA 4 mi Housatonic, MA 7 mi Great Barrington, MA 10 mi Pittsfield, MA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Lee

Lee, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01238

Lee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee, MA affordable or expensive?

Lee's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lee roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $263,300 and median rent is $1,193/month.

What is the crime rate in Lee, MA?

Lee's violent crime rate is 229.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 953.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lee?

Public schools in Lee are operated by Lee. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lee, MA a good place to live?

Lee, MA has a population of 1,507, a median household income of $78,021, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Lee?

Lee averages 31.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 77.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lee?

Lee, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01238.

What is the population of Lee?

The population of Lee, Massachusetts is 1,507 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lee?

Key numbers for living in Lee: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $263,300, median household income $78,021, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.