What are the schools like in Lunenburg, MA?

Lunenburg is served primarily by Lunenburg. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lunenburg?

The median household income in Lunenburg, MA is $114,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Lunenburg, MA?

Lunenburg has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.2 inches.

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

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

Lunenburg has a violent crime rate of 107.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1033.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lunenburg, MA a Good Place to Live?

Lunenburg is a small town of 2,149 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $114,500 and a 2.4% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lunenburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lunenburg metro area.

Metric	Lunenburg, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$397,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lunenburg's violent crime rate is 107.5 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.5 /100k

Property Crime

1033.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lunenburg is served primarily by Lunenburg. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lunenburg, MA	National Avg
School District	Lunenburg	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lunenburg sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 75.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lunenburg, MA
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	75.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lunenburg, MA	National Avg
Population	2,149	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fitchburg, MA 5 mi Shirley, MA 5 mi Leominster, MA 5 mi Townsend, MA 6 mi Devens, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Lunenburg

Lunenburg, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01462

Lunenburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lunenburg, MA affordable or expensive?

Lunenburg has a median home value of $397,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $114,500.

What is the crime rate in Lunenburg, MA?

Lunenburg's violent crime rate is 107.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1033.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lunenburg?

Public schools in Lunenburg are operated by Lunenburg. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 49.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lunenburg, MA a good place to live?

Lunenburg, MA has a population of 2,149, a median household income of $114,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Lunenburg?

Lunenburg averages 34.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 75.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lunenburg?

Lunenburg, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01462.

What is the population of Lunenburg?

The population of Lunenburg, Massachusetts is 2,149 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lunenburg?

Key numbers for living in Lunenburg: median home $397,300, median household income $114,500, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lunenburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.