What are the schools like in Lenox, MA?

Lenox is served primarily by Lenox. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lenox?

The median household income in Lenox, MA is $57,460 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lenox, MA?

Lenox 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.

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

Q: Is Lenox, MA affordable or expensive?

Lenox's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lenox is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $365,700 and the median rent is $1,055 per month.

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

Lenox has a violent crime rate of 79.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1582.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lenox, MA a Good Place to Live?

Lenox is a small town of 1,999 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $57,460 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lenox is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lenox 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: 102.9

Lenox's overall cost of living index is 102.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lenox costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lenox, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$365,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,055	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,460	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lenox's violent crime rate is 79.1 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.1 /100k

Property Crime

1582.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lenox is served primarily by Lenox. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lenox, MA	National Avg
School District	Lenox	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Lenox, MA	National Avg
Population	1,999	—
Median Age	64.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	10.3%	22.2%
65 and over	48.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lenox Dale, MA 3 mi Lee, MA 4 mi Pittsfield, MA 6 mi Housatonic, MA 9 mi Great Barrington, MA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Lenox

Lenox, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01240

Lenox vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox, MA affordable or expensive?

Lenox's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lenox roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $365,700 and median rent is $1,055/month.

What is the crime rate in Lenox, MA?

Lenox's violent crime rate is 79.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1582.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lenox?

Public schools in Lenox are operated by Lenox. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lenox, MA a good place to live?

Lenox, MA has a population of 1,999, a median household income of $57,460, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Lenox?

Lenox 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 Lenox?

Lenox, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01240.

What is the population of Lenox?

The population of Lenox, Massachusetts is 1,999 with a median age of 64.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lenox?

Key numbers for living in Lenox: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $365,700, median household income $57,460, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lenox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.