Lenox, New York

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Population in 2010: 9,122.
Population change since 2000: +5.3%
 
Males: 4,433  (48.6%)
Females: 4,689  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13032.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,037 (it was $38,491 in 2000)
Lenox:

$67,037
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,438 (it was $17,398 in 2000)

Lenox town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $160,776 (it was $77,200 in 2000)
Lenox:

$160,776
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $228,996; detached houses: $251,711; townhouses or other attached units: $223,213; in 2-unit structures: $190,364; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $208,959; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $313,705; mobile homes: $82,599
March 2022 cost of living index in Lenox: 104.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Lenox, NY (2010)
    • 8,67095.0%White alone
    • 1481.6%Hispanic
    • 1261.4%Two or more races
    • 871.0%Black alone
    • 530.6%American Indian alone
    • 360.4%Asian alone
    • 20.02%Other race alone

Races in Lenox detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (22.8%), German (21.9%), Irish (19.1%), English (14.3%), United States (7.0%), French (5.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 36.4 square miles.

Population density: 251 people per square mile   (very low).

Lenox, New York map

160 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lenox town:

2.5% ($1,951)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Syracuse, NY (20.0 miles , pop. 147,306).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (93.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (183.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Canastota, NY (1.1 miles ),
Wampsville, NY (1.6 miles ),
Lincoln, NY (2.0 miles ),
Durhamville, NY (2.1 miles ),
Oneida, NY (2.3 miles ),
Oneida Castle, NY (2.5 miles ),
Sullivan, NY (2.5 miles ),
Chittenango, NY (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.10 N, Longitude: 75.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Lenox, NY in 2022
Lenox satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $215,800
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $215,800
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $165,500
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $207,800
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $111,100
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $146,300
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $161,700
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $171,400
  • 2006: 23 buildings, average cost: $160,800
  • 2005: 26 buildings, average cost: $160,800
  • 2004: 18 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2003: 17 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $70,500
  • 1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $70,500
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $9,400
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $107,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Lenox, NY residents
Average permit cost in Lenox, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Lenox, NY
Historical housing units in Lenox, NY
Most common industries in Lenox, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Lenox, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)

Average climate in Lenox, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lenox, New York average temperatures Lenox, New York average precipitation Lenox, New York humidity Lenox, New York wind speed Lenox, New York snowfall Lenox, New York sunshine Lenox, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.0. This is worse than average.

City:

92.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2012 was 0.295. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.295
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.128. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.128
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.42. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.42
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lenox-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.1 miles away from the Lenox town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 27.0 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lenox-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 141.8 miles away from Lenox center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 139.9 miles away from Lenox center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 262.1 miles away from Lenox center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 376.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from Lenox center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lenox topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lenox:

  • FAXTON ST. LUKE'S HEALTHCARE - ONEIDA (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; ONEIDA, NY)
  • ONEIDA HEALTHCARE CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; ONEIDA, NY)
  • CHITTENANGO CENTER FOR REHAB HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CHITTENANGO, NY)
  • THE CROSSINGS NURSING AND REHAB CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MINOA, NY)
  • CROUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MORRISVILLE, NY)

Amtrak station near Lenox:

  • 17 miles: ROME (6599 MARTIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lenox:

  • Morrisville State College (about 17 miles; Morrisville, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,823)
  • Le Moyne College (about 18 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 3,041)
  • Syracuse University (about 20 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 20,717)
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (about 20 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • Colgate University (about 23 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,094)
  • Onondaga Community College (about 24 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 8,920)
  • Utica College (about 25 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lenox: Pier Number 31 Marina (A), Oneido Lake Marina (B), Kanon Valley Country Club (C), Casolwood Golf Course (D), Canastota Toll Plaza (E), Union Corners (F), Campbells Corners (G), Canastota Village Water Pollution Control Plant (H), Canastota Public Library (I), Avon Theatre (J), Canastota Fire Department (K), Wampsville Volunteer Fire Company (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lenox include: Believers Chapel (A), Heritage Baptist Church (B), New Beginnings Methodist Church (C), Trinity Episcopal Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), First Presbyterian Church (F), Church of the Nazarene (G), Saint Agatha's Roman Catholic Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Agatha Cemetery (1), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (2), Oneida Lake Cemetery (3), Walker Corners Cemetery (4), Allis Cemetery (5), Walnut Grove Cemetery (6), Lenox Rural Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Owlville Creek (A), Dutch Settlement Creek (B), Stephens Creek (C), Canastota Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.6%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

7.4%
18 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
14 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Lenox:

Marital status in Lenox, NY
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 54.7%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Lenox:

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lenox, NY (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic10,8109
Mainline Protestant8,06045
Evangelical Protestant2,78028
Other3586
None51,434-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Here:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Here:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
This county:

8.30 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Madison County:

26.6%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.9%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lenox:

  • WMCR (1600 AM; 1 kW; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNSS (1260 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WDCW (1390 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSIV (1540 AM; 2 kW; E. SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CRAM COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WADR (1480 AM; 5 kW; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lenox:

  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WWDG (105.1 FM; DERUYTER, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXXE (90.5 FM; FENNER, NY; Owner: SYRACUSE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)
  • WSKS (97.9 FM; WHITESBORO, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WODZ-FM (96.1 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WRBY (102.5 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNTQ (93.1 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTKW (99.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WBGJ (100.3 FM; SYLVAN BEACH, NY; Owner: WOLF RADIO, INC.)
  • WMHR (102.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFRG-FM (104.3 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WYYY (94.5 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W278AH (103.5 FM; SYRACUSE, JAMESVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES, INC.)
  • WWHT (107.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOUR (96.9 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUNY (89.5 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BC COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WKVU (100.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WUCL (93.5 FM; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLZW (98.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lenox:

  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • W15BR (Channel 15; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WSPX-TV (Channel 56; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PAXSON SYRACUSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W13BR (Channel 13; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: KEVIN O'KANE)
  • WTVH (Channel 5; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WTVH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • W11BP (Channel 11; SYRACUSE, ETC., NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W12BZ (Channel 12; ROME, NY; Owner: KEVIN O'KANE)
  • WTVU-LP (Channel 22; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W51BA (Channel 51; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WOBX-LP (Channel 35; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: METRO TV, INC.)
  • WBLZ-LP (Channel 13; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNDR-LP (Channel 18; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: METRO TV, INC.)
  • WSTQ-LP (Channel 14; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: FEDERAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W40BJ (Channel 40; DEWITT, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMBO-LP (Channel 60; SYRACUSE, ETC., NY; Owner: METRO TV, INC.)
  • W30AJ (Channel 30; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • W59AU (Channel 59; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CING.COUNCIL,CENTRAL N. Y.)
Lenox fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Lenox fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.0mTotal length
  • $10,695,000Total costs
  • 120,474Total average daily traffic
  • 5,555Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Lenox, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 3Before 1900
  • 71950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lenox, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lenox, NY
  • 60.1%Utility gas
  • 25.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.1%Electricity
  • 2.7%Wood
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lenox, NY
  • 58.5%Utility gas
  • 26.2%Electricity
  • 8.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.8%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Wood


Lenox compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Lenox on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: plastics and rubber products (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food processing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: personal appearance workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: metal workers and plastic workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: recyclable material merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: gasoline stations (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: personal and laundry services (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: construction laborers (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: assemblers and fabricators (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: food (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: child care workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: plastics and rubber products (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: metal and metal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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