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Lenox

Berkshires · pop. 5,100

Lenox hosts Tanglewood, the BSO summer home, plus world-class theater and spa resorts. Summer population swells dramatically; the off-season is dramatically quiet.

Historic VillageCoastal TouristRural Retreat
Livability Index
62
/ 100
Ranks #91 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$568k
5.4× household income
Household income
$106k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
150 min
peak driving
Population
5,100
5-yr trend 60/100

How Lenox scores

Schools
78
Safety
88
Walkability
35
Transit
15
Biking
28
Dining
72
Nightlife
45
Arts & Culture
92
Green Space
50
Diversity
18
Climate
75

The honest read

Best for
Second-home buyers and retirees who want world-class performing arts and New England elegance without daily Boston commutes.
The tradeoff
Full-time residents face thin job market, a 2.5-hour drive to Boston, and summer traffic that chokes every road around the music shed.

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