salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 11.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (73%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,640 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 267 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lennox?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lennox
| Size | Lennox | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,223 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,489 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,783 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,048 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lennox overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lennox, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lennox
Life in Lennox
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lennox?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,772 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $708,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lennox, CA?
Renting in Lennox costs a median of about $2,141 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lennox?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,640 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lennox cheap or expensive?
Lennox is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.2% of the typical household income of $62,293. It ranks 267th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lennox?
The median homeowner in Lennox pays $4,303 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Lennox more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lennox?
The median home value in Lennox is $708,000, about 11.4 times the typical yearly household income.
19,449 people live in Lennox. Numbers are typical (middle) values.