How many renters in Lee, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.3% (±22.9 points) of renting households in Lee, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.3% (±22.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.6% (±20.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±11.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lee
| Share of income spent on rent | Lee | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±13.8 points) | 12.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±7.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.6% (±19.1 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.0% (±6.7 points) | 11.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±10.4 points) | 10.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.6% (±20.4 points) | 43.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Lee against Berkshire County, its state and the nation
| Lee | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.3% (±22.9 points) | 54.0% (±4.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.6% (±20.4 points) | 43.6% (±3.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±11.3 points) | 31.9% (±1.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,552 (±$24,494) | $39,718 (±$3,144) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,375 (±$212) | $1,097 (±$42) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Lee, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berkshire County (54.0%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berkshire County, Lee ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 106 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Lee
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | — | 57.3% (±22.9 points) | — |
| Stockbridge | 4.6 mi | 60.8% (±35.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lenox | 4.8 mi | 47.2% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lenox (community) | 4.8 mi | 47.5% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyringham | 5.1 mi | 60.0% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Housatonic | 7.6 mi | 51.7% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Great Barrington | 7.6 mi | 60.9% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Becket | 7.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Berkshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | West Stockbridge | 63.6% (±55.7 points) |
| 8 | Otis | 63.3% (±60.8 points) |
| 9 | Adams | 62.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Great Barrington | 60.9% (±17.9 points) |
| 11 | Stockbridge | 60.8% (±35.1 points) |
| 12 | Tyringham | 60.0% (±54.6 points) |
| 13 | Lee | 57.3% (±22.9 points) |
| 14 | Pittsfield | 52.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 15 | Hancock | 51.1% (±56.3 points) |
| 16 | Lanesborough | 50.7% (±51.0 points) |
| 17 | Williamstown | 48.8% (±18.6 points) |
| 18 | Lenox | 47.2% (±25.3 points) |
| 19 | Monterey | 43.3% (±79.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Berkshire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lee include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lee (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lee
Are renters in Lee rent-burdened?
57.3% of renting households in Lee pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Lee spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lee, MA spends 34.2% (±11.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lee town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lee town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:34655, in state:25 county:003).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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