At a Glance
Median Income
$48,965
$32,668 per capita
Home Value
$162,800
Zillow: $295,597
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
17.5% smoking rate
How West Lealman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Lealman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Lealman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Lealman residents earn a median household income of $48,965 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,668. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Lealman is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,597. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
19.5% of adults in West Lealman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Lealman has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,560
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density4,940/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,965
Per Capita$32,668
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,800
Rent$1,170
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$295,597
Housing Units9,238
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in West Lealman was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.