Living in Leeds, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leeds · Census data 2020–2024
Leeds has 12,028 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $69,737 (9% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $224,600, the median rent is $1,058/month.
Leeds at a glance
- Population
- 12,028
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $69,737State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $224,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,058/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Leeds a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Leeds
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leeds the median home value is $224,600, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Leeds median household income
The median household income in Leeds is $69,737 and the income per person is $35,318. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Leeds: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,987
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.64
Leeds demographics
- Population
- 12,028
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 4,561
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leeds ›
Education in Leeds
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Leeds have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leeds
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Leeds vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 12,028 | $69,737 | $224,600 | $1,058 |
| Dunnavant | 966 | $75,323 | $193,100 | — |
| Irondale | 13,464 | $72,343 | $255,800 | $1,320 |
| Moody | 13,488 | $86,627 | $237,500 | $1,553 |
| Vandiver | 990 | $49,783 | $104,600 | $978 |
| Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $370,300 | $1,711 |
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
| Shoal Creek | 1,328 | $218,333 | $762,500 | $2,766 |
| Center Point | 15,914 | $56,417 | $151,700 | $1,218 |
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What is the median household income in Leeds, AL?
The median household income in Leeds is $69,737, 9% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leeds?
The median home value in Leeds is $224,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Leeds?
The median gross rent in Leeds is $1,058 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Leeds, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Leeds?
The median age in Leeds is 39.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Leeds?
The average commute to work in Leeds is 27 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leeds?
The unemployment rate in Leeds is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leeds?
27.7% of adults in Leeds have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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