At a Glance
Median Income
$86,500
$34,316 per capita
Home Value
$240,300
Zillow: $322,236
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
12.9% smoking rate
How Lesslie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lesslie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lesslie 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
Lesslie residents earn a median household income of $86,500 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,316. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lesslie is $240,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,236. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
18.0% of adults in Lesslie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lesslie has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,202
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,500
Per Capita$34,316
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,300
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$322,236
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation653 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lesslie was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.