At a Glance
Median Income
$74,653
$47,127 per capita
Home Value
$564,100
Zillow: $655,765
Median Rent
$884/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
192/100K
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Leavenworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leavenworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leavenworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leavenworth residents earn a median household income of $74,653 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,127. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,251 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leavenworth is $564,100 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $655,765. Median rent is $884/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Leavenworth reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Leavenworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leavenworth has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,676
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,846/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,653
Per Capita$47,127
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$7,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
C
Home Value$564,100
Rent$884
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$655,765
Housing Units1,332
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent192/100K
Property3,522/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,170 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Leavenworth was founded in 1885.
The median home in Leavenworth was built in 1978.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,729 declared natural disasters on record.
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