In Lee, North Carolina, the median home price is $293,243; median household income is $65,387; the population is 65,816; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 180.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lee at a glance
Population
65,816
Median Household Income
$65,387
Typical Home Value
$293,243
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
180.8
Avg Commute Time
25.8
About Lee
Lee has a population of 65,816. The median home value is $293,243, 15% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $65,387 (10% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are 6, West Sanford, 2, Jonesboro, and 1, Greenwood.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lee
7 towns, by population.
Lee at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lee?
- Lee has a population of 65,816 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lee?
- The median home value in Lee is $293,243. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lee?
- Median household income in Lee is $65,387 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lee in?
- Lee is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Lee?
- Lee contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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