Cost of Living in Lennox, CA

Population 20,289 · California · Data vintage 2023

178
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

$678,000 is the going rate for a typical Lennox home, 122% over the national median. Rents of $1,455/month track the same premium.

Lennox is part of the immediate Inglewood metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Inglewood's $744,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 222
Rent 111

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lennox

The median home value in Lennox is $677,600 — 122% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,455/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,307/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 70.6°F and lows of 56.6°F. Overall, Lennox has a cost of living index of 178 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 78% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$677,600
122% above avg
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
11% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
38.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 27.6%
Renter-occupied 72.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,455
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,069/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.7 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.6%
Carpooled
14.4%
Public transit
5.6%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
4.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$60,307
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,634
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
23% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.7%
Graduate degree 2.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.5
Male median age 34
Female median age 35

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
70.6°F
Avg Low
56.6°F
Annual Precip
12.2"
40° 50° 60° 70° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 666666687072757777747166
Low °F 495052545861646564605449
Precip" 2.862.991.730.600.280.080.040.000.110.490.822.23

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 67 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lennox, CA?

Lennox has a cost index of 178 (100 = national average). It is 78% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lennox, CA?

The median gross rent in Lennox is $1,455 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lennox?

The median home value in Lennox is $677,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lennox?

The median household income in Lennox is $60,307 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lennox, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lennox is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Lennox, CA affordable?

Lennox is above average in cost of living, with an index of 178 — about 78% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lennox?

Lennox has average high temperatures of 70.6°F and average lows of 56.6°F. Annual precipitation is 12.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lennox at a Glance

Population
20,289
Median Income
$60,307
Home Value
$677,600
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg High Temp
70.6°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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