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Lee

Life in this neighborhood is rewarding both inside and outside the town's borders.
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Welcome to Lee

Homebuyers in Lee can enjoy outdoor recreational activities right outside their doorsteps and hop on Interstate 90 to reach trails in nearby October Mountain State Forest and Beartown State Forest. Residents can tee off at the historic Greenock Country Club right in Lee and choose nearby golf courses in Stockbridge and Lenox. Lee offers in-town dining at more than 60 restaurants and close proximity to a host of dining choices in the region. Life in Lee is rewarding both inside and outside the town's borders. That's one reason Lee is called "The Gateway to the Berkshires."
 

Drive Times from Major Cities

  • From Albany, NY: 45 minutes
  • From New York, NY: About 3 hours
  • From Boston, MA: About 2 hours 15 minutes
  • From Pittsfield, MA: About 20 minutes
  • From Springfield, MA: About 45 minutes

Community Resources and Amenities

Lee Premium Outlets®
 
  • Located off exit 2 on Interstate 90, this shopping paradise boasts 60 upscale shops including Brooks Brothers, Coach, and Nautica.
Sandy Beach on Laurel Lake
 
  • Sandy Beach at Laurel Lake is Lee's own swimming area for residents. Secluded and well-equipped with lifeguards, Adirondack chairs, and a shaded picnic grove, Sandy Beach is a summer gathering place for the whole community.
  • Sandy Beach parking is open to Lee year-round and seasonal residents.
Lee Public Schools
 
  • Lee has its own public school system with two schools.
  • The district consists of Lee Elementary School and Lee Middle and High School
  • Serving grades 7–12, Lee Middle and High School holds a Silver medal from U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools.
  • Total enrollment at Lee Middle and High School stands at about 250 students.
Annual Festivals and Events in Lee
 
  • Downtown Lee hosts an annual Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend every June that features nationally-known jazz artists, food vendors, and jazz brunches.
  • Lee Founders Weekend celebrates Lee's heritage with an annual festival in September. Event highlights include a hometown parade, community block dance, vintage tennis tournament, and plenty of food, music, art, and sidewalk sales.
Lee Businesses and Services
 
  • Lee supports its nearly 6,000 residents with an extensive range of in-town businesses and services. These include two post offices, four hardware stores, five banks, and two supermarkets.
  • Not only is downtown Lee a historic district with beautiful 19th-century municipal and commercial buildings, it bustles with activity and life. Community pride shows in its mix of restaurants, independent shops, and retail stores.

Health Care Resources

Berkshire Medical Center
725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
 
  • Part of Berkshire Health Systems..
  • A 307-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
  • Ranked among the safest hospitals in the nation by the Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve healthcare quality and safety.
  • Located 22 minutes from Lee.

Recreation and Culture

Spectrum Playhouse
 
  • Housed in a former church, Spectrum Playhouse produces musicals and plays as well as providing a venue for a year-long season of professional performing artists, concerts, lectures and community events.
Tanglewood
 
  • Located about 10 minutes away in Lenox, Tanglewood Music Center is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
  • Each summer season draws audiences from all over the world for BSO and Boston Pops performances.
Jacob's Pillow
 
  • Located in next-door Becket, Jacob's Pillow is a world-famous dance center and school.
  • Visitors can attend performances each summer at the longest-running dance festival in the country.
Shakespeare & Company
 
  • Located in neigbhoring Lenox and open year-round, this theater center is the home of one of the largest Shakespeare festivals in the country.
Greenock Country Club
 
  • One of the first golf courses built in the United States, Greenock Country Club dates back to 1895.
  • Acclaimed golf architect Donald Ross redesigned the course in 1927.
  • Greenock is open to the public and located about a mile from exit 2 on Interstate 90.
 
A former industrial center known for marble and papermaking, Lee honors its 19th-century heritage throughout its Lower Main Street Historic District (left). Located in Lee, Greenock Country Club (right) is one of the oldest and most historic golf courses in the country.

Overview for Lee, MA

5,626 people live in Lee, where the median age is 49.4 and the average individual income is $40,367. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,626

Total Population

49.4 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$40,367

Average individual Income

Around Lee, MA

There's plenty to do around Lee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

18
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
5
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including River Dale Market and Deli, dulu, and Zabian’s Clothing.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.5 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.84 miles 9 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Shopping 1.24 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.27 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.56 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.35 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lee, MA

Lee has 2,292 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,626 people call Lee home. The population density is 203.82 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,626

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49.4

Median Age

47.4 / 52.6%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,292

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$40,367

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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