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Leipsic, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
182 Population 607/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $46,984 per capita
$230,400 Home Value $334,836 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,256 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$230,400 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Leipsic, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$46,984 per capita
Home Value
$230,400
18% below
Zillow: $334,836
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
1,256/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Leipsic Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leipsic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
82%
Rent
85%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leipsic 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

Leipsic residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,984. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leipsic is $230,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,836. Median rent is $983/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Leipsic reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,256/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Leipsic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leipsic has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population182
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density607/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$46,984
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$230,400
Rent$983
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$334,836
Housing Units87
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property1,256/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Leipsic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.