Apartments for rent in Lee, MA

Lee is a small town in Massachusetts with just under 2,000 residents. Retirees should fit right in, as they make up 25% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the area, and 71% of residents rent their homes, driven in part by a relatively low average rent that is $454/month less than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Lee will save around $5,400 compared to the state average.

Lee has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 8% have a Bachelor's degree. Many Lee residents work in one of four industries: healthcare, entertainment, education, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the workforce in the town. Lee workers take home an average annual income of just over $54,000, 8th-lowest in the state. Lee's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Lee's average commute time ranks as one of the best in Massachusetts at about 19 minutes, 9th-fastest in the state. Many residents (35%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used widely. Relatively few residents (6%) commute to work on foot, though the number easily surpasses the national average.