At a Glance
Median Income
$81,556
$45,014 per capita
Home Value
$345,000
Zillow: $454,252
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
574/100K
1,439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Leominster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leominster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leominster a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leominster residents earn a median household income of $81,556 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,014. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leominster is $345,000 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,252. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Leominster reports 574 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,439/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Leominster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leominster has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population43,697
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,516/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,556
Per Capita$45,014
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$345,000
Rent$1,282
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$454,252
Housing Units19,187
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent574/100K
Property1,439/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault452/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation479 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries70
Did You Know?
Leominster was founded in 1653.
The median home in Leominster was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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