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Leeds, NY

New York

Leeds is a small town in New York with a population of 199. Residents earn $58,229 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
199 Population 216/sq mi density
$58,229 Median Income $26,662 per capita
$208,500 Home Value $312,236 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,229 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$208,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,229
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $208,500
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 82.9%
146% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Leeds Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population199
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,229
Per Capita$26,662
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$312,236
Housing Units178
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking12.8%
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation211 ft (64 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Is Leeds a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leeds receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Leeds stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leeds is $58,229, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leeds is $208,500, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Leeds is a highly educated community — 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Leeds experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Leeds has a population of 199 with a density of 216 people per square mile. The median age is 30.6 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

199
Total Population
216
People / sq mi
30.6yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 0%
Female 100%

Race & Ethnicity

Leeds vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.0%
1% above US avg
Spanish21.0%
57% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Leeds vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leeds is $58,229, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Leeds vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,229
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,662
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Leeds is $208,500, 26% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $312,236.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,500
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$312,236

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units178
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate5.18%
In Leeds, 32.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 12.8% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Leeds vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.8%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep37.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits66.6%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Leeds has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates42.2554°N, 73.8935°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 82.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (146% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+82.9%
146% above US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+18.6%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density216/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

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