Lee County is located in the state of North Carolina. With a land mass of 259 square miles, Lee County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 4,904 inhabitants. Lee County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Sanford, with a population of 54,739.

Lee County is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Lee County residents is $39,666, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in North Carolina. Reflecting this, the average house price in Lee County is $88,297, slightly above the state average of $104,755.    Continued below...