At a Glance
Median Income
$67,355
$27,554 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
Zillow: $241,244
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.5% smoking rate
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 $67,355 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,554. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leslie is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,244. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Leslie reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 422/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Leslie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leslie has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,167
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,693/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,355
Per Capita$27,554
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$1,013
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$241,244
Housing Units837
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property422/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Leslie was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.