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Living in Lee Acres

Lee Acres is a city in the United States. An unemployment rate of 15.19% was measured at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 209 at the end of 2024. The city recorded a population density of 159.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lee Acres?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lee Acres.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Lee Acres yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent929.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)7Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 209 people of 4,272 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lee Acres is 15.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–20Lee Acres 15.2%2 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,726 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)6Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate15.19 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lee Acres. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lee Acres. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Lee Acres's nearest airport was DRO, 56 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km56 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataDRO3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lee Acres. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lee Acres.

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Mathis4,292 residentsLanding4,296 residentsChristiana4,305 residentsKutztown4,214 residentsFarmersville4,352 residentsRoseburg North4,375 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Lee Acres was 26.7 km² at the end of 2025.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lee Acres residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.1%Foreign residents 4.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area26.74 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share4.89 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents209 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density159.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population4,272 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)5Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Lee Acres a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–57%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Student44%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement59%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–73%
Foreign residents209 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,272 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent929.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,726 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate15.19 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area26.74 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lee Acres when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Lee Acres?

The unemployment rate is 15.19 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Lee Acres?

The published population is 4,272 people. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Lee Acres?

209 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Lee Acres a good place to live?

Lee Acres may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Lee Acres, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lee-acres-nm-045/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Lee Acres, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lee-acres-nm-045/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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