Living in Leslie, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leslie · Census data 2020–2024
Leslie has 510 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $55,598 (28% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $88,300, the median rent is $838/month.
Leslie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leslie at a glance
- Population
- 510
- Median age
- 42.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $55,598State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $88,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Leslie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Leslie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leslie the median home value is $88,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,204 a month in housing costs.
Leslie median household income
The median household income in Leslie is $55,598 and the income per person is $25,613. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Leslie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.88
Leslie demographics
- Population
- 510
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leslie ›
Education in Leslie
21% of adults 25 and older in Leslie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leslie
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Leslie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 510 | $55,598 | $88,300 | $838 |
| Americus | 15,813 | $39,176 | $107,500 | $834 |
| Warwick | 641 | $51,098 | $67,700 | $725 |
| Leesburg | 3,542 | $79,460 | $199,200 | $1,055 |
| Andersonville | 231 | $29,107 | — | $875 |
| Lilly | 150 | $30,208 | $76,400 | $619 |
| Bronwood | 338 | $45,625 | $76,000 | $708 |
| Cordele | 9,994 | $33,800 | $121,500 | $786 |
| Plains | 750 | $38,294 | $254,900 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Leslie, GA?
The median household income in Leslie is $55,598, 28% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leslie?
The median home value in Leslie is $88,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Leslie?
The median gross rent in Leslie is $838 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Leslie, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Leslie?
The median age in Leslie is 42.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Leslie?
The average commute to work in Leslie is 25 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leslie?
The unemployment rate in Leslie is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leslie?
21% of adults in Leslie 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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