At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$35,008 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $145,570
Median Rent
$624/mo
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leeds a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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 $145,570. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population487
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.2%
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$145,570
Housing Units207
Rent Burden12.8%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death35,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain21.0 in/yr
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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.