At a Glance
Median Income
$96,500
$39,820 per capita
Home Value
$199,700
Zillow: $368,891
Median Rent
$988/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Leesport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leesport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leesport a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leesport residents earn a median household income of $96,500 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,820. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesport is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,891. Median rent is $988/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
19.8% of adults in Leesport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,208
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density3,025/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,500
Per Capita$39,820
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,700
Rent$988
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$368,891
Housing Units783
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation278 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Leesport was founded in 1842.
The median home in Leesport was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.