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Lee, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 34 miles W of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 112 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Lee has a population of 5,985.
In Lee, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Lee had a median family income of $49,630.
Residents of Lee gave more campaign money ($7,150) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Lee. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Lee is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?
In Lee, 91% of commuters drive to work. Lee is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Lee, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Comparing Lee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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