At a Glance
Median Income
$68,068
$35,280 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
Zillow: $285,148
Median Rent
$638/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Leigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leigh 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
Leigh residents earn a median household income of $68,068 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,280. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leigh is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,148. Median rent is $638/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
19.6% of adults in Leigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leigh has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population451
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,068
Per Capita$35,280
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$638
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$285,148
Housing Units234
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,588 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Leigh was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.