Living in Leipsic, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leipsic · Census data 2020–2024
Leipsic has 191 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $44,886 (47% lower than the Delaware median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $989/month.
Leipsic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leipsic at a glance
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 35.7State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $44,886State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $989/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Leipsic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Delaware median; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Leipsic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leipsic the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Leipsic median household income
The median household income in Leipsic is $44,886 and the income per person is $38,003. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Leipsic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.62
Leipsic demographics
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 73
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leipsic ›
Education in Leipsic
10.2% of adults 25 and older in Leipsic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leipsic
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Leipsic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipsic | 191 | $44,886 | $238,900 | $989 |
| Cheswold | 2,143 | $86,875 | $314,600 | $880 |
| Dover | 39,837 | $60,199 | $258,900 | $1,344 |
| Smyrna | 13,165 | $67,048 | $291,400 | $1,534 |
| Little Creek | 141 | $68,750 | $178,100 | $1,106 |
| Clayton | 4,222 | $107,307 | $361,300 | $1,621 |
| Kent Acres | 2,388 | $91,524 | $241,600 | $1,574 |
| Rodney Village | 1,331 | $43,558 | $167,200 | $1,338 |
| Kenton | 355 | $44,665 | $225,000 | $1,452 |
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What is the median household income in Leipsic, DE?
The median household income in Leipsic is $44,886, 47% lower than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leipsic?
The median home value in Leipsic is $238,900, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Leipsic?
The median gross rent in Leipsic is $989 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Leipsic, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Delaware median; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Leipsic?
The median age in Leipsic is 35.7 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Leipsic?
The average commute to work in Leipsic is 23 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leipsic?
The unemployment rate in Leipsic is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leipsic?
10.2% of adults in Leipsic 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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