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Leeds, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Benson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
487 Population 773/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $35,008 per capita
$82,900 Home Value $153,085 Zillow
$624 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $624/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Leeds, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$35,008 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
71% below
Zillow: $153,085
Median Rent
$624/mo
46% below
12.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
9% above
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Leeds Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leeds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
29%
Rent
54%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leeds a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leeds residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,008. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leeds is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,085. Median rent is $624/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Leeds reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K.

Education

36.8% of adults in Leeds hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leeds has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population487
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$35,008
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$366M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$624
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$153,085
Housing Units207
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,320/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death35,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,514 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Leeds was founded in 1887.
The median home in Leeds was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.