Living in Lenox, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lenox · Census data 2020–2024
Lenox has 713 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $29,423 (62% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $89,700, the median rent is $823/month.
Lenox is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lenox at a glance
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 47.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $29,423State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $89,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $823/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lenox a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Lenox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lenox the median home value is $89,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $736 a month in housing costs.
Lenox median household income
The median household income in Lenox is $29,423 and the income per person is $25,545. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lenox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 415
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.13
Lenox demographics
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lenox ›
Education in Lenox
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Lenox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lenox
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62%
Lenox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | 713 | $29,423 | $89,700 | $823 |
| Sparks | 2,056 | $39,191 | $86,300 | $929 |
| Ellenton | 267 | $55,795 | — | $895 |
| Omega | 1,194 | $41,563 | $82,500 | $775 |
| Adel | 5,641 | $43,618 | $154,900 | $969 |
| Unionville | 2,000 | $53,351 | $48,500 | $761 |
| Phillipsburg | 193 | $22,120 | — | $643 |
| Norman Park | 1,116 | $50,529 | $92,700 | $867 |
| Enigma | 1,140 | $32,361 | $91,300 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Lenox, GA?
The median household income in Lenox is $29,423, 62% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lenox?
The median home value in Lenox is $89,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lenox?
The median gross rent in Lenox is $823 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Lenox, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Lenox?
The median age in Lenox is 47.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lenox?
The average commute to work in Lenox is 26 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lenox?
The unemployment rate in Lenox is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lenox?
3.1% of adults in Lenox 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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