Living in Lee, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lee · Census data 2020–2024
Lee has 835 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $46,264 (38% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $97,900, the median rent is $773/month.
Lee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lee at a glance
- Population
- 835
- Median age
- 30.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $46,264State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $97,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $773/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 33.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lee the median home value is $97,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
Lee median household income
The median household income in Lee is $46,264 and the income per person is $18,777. 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.41
Lee demographics
- Population
- 835
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 346
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lee ›
Education in Lee
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Lee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lee
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.3%
Lee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | 835 | $46,264 | $97,900 | $773 |
| Madison | 2,967 | $30,673 | $78,500 | $887 |
| Jennings | 1,164 | $23,243 | $71,800 | $812 |
| Lake Park | 1,234 | $51,813 | $258,100 | $797 |
| Greenville | 1,650 | $70,125 | $63,200 | $682 |
| Live Oak | 6,985 | $59,375 | $160,300 | $903 |
| Jasper | 3,072 | $49,500 | $78,300 | $725 |
| Dasher | 944 | $65,703 | $207,500 | $1,008 |
| Mayo | 1,147 | $54,375 | $166,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lee, FL?
The median household income in Lee is $46,264, 38% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lee?
The median home value in Lee is $97,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lee?
The median gross rent in Lee is $773 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lee, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 33.7%.
What is the median age in Lee?
The median age in Lee is 30.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lee?
The average commute to work in Lee is 23 minutes; 0.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lee?
The unemployment rate in Lee is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lee?
7.1% of adults in Lee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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