At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$58,606 per capita
Home Value
$265,100
Zillow: $656,415
Median Rent
$2,111/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Leisure World Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leisure World's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leisure World a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leisure World residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,606. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leisure World is $265,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,415. Median rent is $2,111/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Leisure World reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
54.5% of adults in Leisure World hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leisure World has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,693
Median Age76.9 yrs
Density7,693/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$58,606
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$265,100
Rent$2,111
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$656,415
Housing Units6,738
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation445 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Leisure World was founded in 1964.
The median home in Leisure World was built in 1982.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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