At a Glance
Median Income
$53,571
$24,846 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
Zillow: $121,272
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,173/100K
7,994/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Leslie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leslie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leslie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leslie residents earn a median household income of $53,571 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,846. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 612 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leslie is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,272. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Leslie reports 1,173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 209% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,994/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Leslie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leslie has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,571
Per Capita$24,846
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$1,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$1,016
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$121,272
Housing Units252
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,173/100K
Property7,994/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation339 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Leslie was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.366 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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