At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$37,598 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $155,016
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
13.3% smoking rate
How Leicester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leicester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leicester a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leicester residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,598. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leicester is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,016. Median rent is $1,040/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
26.0% of adults in Leicester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leicester has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population593
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,647/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$37,598
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent$1,040
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$155,016
Housing Units208
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation652 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Leicester was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.