Leek, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

19,903 Population 79/sq mi density

646 ft Elevation 197 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$48,550 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$273,461 home value, $1,214/mo rent

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Leek, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$48,550

35% below

$48,550 per capita

Home Value

$273,461

3% below

Median Rent

$1,214/mo

4% above

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

16% below

46.3% high school+

Unemployment

3.5%

3% below

Avg Temperature

47°F

272 sunny days/yr

Is Leek a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leek residents earn a median household income of $48,550 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,550. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,811 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leek is $273,461 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,214/month.

Education

28.4% of adults in Leek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 46.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Leek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,903

Median Age49.5 yrs

Density79/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born2.6%

Veterans4.1%

Economy

Median Income$48,550

Per Capita$48,550

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value$273,461

Rent$1,214

Ownership78.6%

Housing Units7,961

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days272/yr

Rain35.3 in/yr

Elevation646 ft

Education

Bachelor's+28.4%

High School+46.3%

Community

Did You Know?

24.3% work from home.

5.6% of the population has a disability.