At a Glance
Median Income
$33,214
$24,856 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $149,542
Median Rent
$436/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,654/100K
5,587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Leighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leighton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leighton residents earn a median household income of $33,214 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,856. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,621 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leighton is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,542. Median rent is $436/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Leighton reports 2,654 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 598% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,587/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Leighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leighton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population711
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,214
Per Capita$24,856
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$3,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$436
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$149,542
Housing Units457
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent2,654/100K
Property5,587/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault2,235/100K
Burglary2,514/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation570 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband55.6%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Leighton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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