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Lee, MA
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Population
1,511
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,141
ZIP codes
0
Lee and its ZIP codes
Lee at a glance
- Lee is 26% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,724, 32% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,500 (47% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Lee, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,724
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
56.8
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (389), Italian Americans (256), German Americans (218).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkshire County. PPP loans are for Lee.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,487
57,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.79B
FY 2026, $13,875 per person
How people get to work
Lee, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,657
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
414
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Lee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox DaleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LenoxCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2 |
| HousatonicCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| Great BarringtonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| PittsfieldCity | 11 mi | 40.5 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Chatham, NYVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Ghent, NYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| BlandfordCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Copake Falls, NYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Canaan, CTCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| Taconic Shores, NYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| East Nassau, NYVillage | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| Philmont, NYVillage | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lee, MA in?
- Lee is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- What is the population of Lee, MA?
- About 1,511 people live in Lee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lee?
- Nearby places include Lenox Dale (2.1 mi), Lenox (4 mi), Housatonic (7 mi), Great Barrington (9.6 mi), Pittsfield (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023