Leicester, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

368,600 Population 10,377/sq mi density

213 ft Elevation 65 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$40,997 median income, 8.6% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$292,542 home value, $1,025/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Leicester, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$40,997

45% below

$40,997 per capita

Home Value

$292,542

4% above

Median Rent

$1,025/mo

12% below

Bachelor's Degree+

26.8%

21% below

42.9% high school+

Unemployment

8.6%

139% above

Avg Temperature

51°F

218 sunny days/yr

Is Leicester a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Leicester residents earn a median household income of $40,997 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,997. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leicester is $292,542 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,025/month.

Education

26.8% of adults in Leicester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 42.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Leicester has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population368,600

Median Age33.6 yrs

Density10,377/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born41.1%

Veterans1.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$40,997

Per Capita$40,997

Unemployment8.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$788

Housing

C+

Home Value$292,542

Rent$1,025

Ownership47.2%

Housing Units147,440

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days218/yr

Rain34.1 in/yr

Elevation213 ft

Education

Bachelor's+26.8%

High School+42.9%

Community

Did You Know?

19.1% work from home.

5.2% of the population has a disability.

41.1% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 133 restaurants in the area.