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Lenox, MA


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Lenox, Massachusetts

Lenox, Massachusetts is 31 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 113 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Berkshire county. The town is part of the Pittsfield metro area. The population of Lenox is 5,077.

The People and Families of Lenox

In Lenox, about 55% of adults are married. Adults in Lenox are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in Lenox.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lenox had a median family income of $61,413. The people of Lenox can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Lenox political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $18,845. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Lenox.

Lenox Housing

Of the housing in Lenox, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Lenox offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Lenox, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Lenox features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Lenox strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyLenox Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLenox Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLenox Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lenox Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lenox College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lenox Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lenox, MA

Comparing Lenox to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime1010

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Historic Lenox

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High Lawn House between 1910 and 1920

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High Lawn House between 1910 and 1920

Sunnyridge (home of Winthrop Folsom) between 1910 and 1920

Bellefontaine (country home of Giraud Foster) between 1910 and 1920

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