Living in Leslie, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leslie · Census data 2020–2024
Leslie has 2,129 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $73,654 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $149,700, the median rent is $1,057/month.
Leslie at a glance
- Population
- 2,129
- Median age
- 32State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,654State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $149,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,057/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Leslie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Leslie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leslie the median home value is $149,700, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,057 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,353 a month in housing costs.
Leslie median household income
The median household income in Leslie is $73,654 and the income per person is $29,323. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Leslie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 841
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.72
Leslie demographics
- Population
- 2,129
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 774
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leslie ›
Education in Leslie
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Leslie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leslie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Leslie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 2,129 | $73,654 | $149,700 | $1,057 |
| Mason | 8,249 | $79,117 | $198,000 | $1,164 |
| Dansville | 599 | $119,107 | $206,000 | $1,042 |
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | $63,875 | $155,800 | $972 |
| Stockbridge | 1,383 | $49,545 | $192,500 | $753 |
| Parma | 624 | $71,250 | $158,500 | $1,065 |
| Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | $226,400 | $1,317 |
| Springport | 871 | $46,417 | $99,200 | $926 |
| Jackson | 31,058 | $44,558 | $103,200 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in Leslie, MI?
The median household income in Leslie is $73,654, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $149,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Leslie?
The median gross rent in Leslie is $1,057 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Leslie, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Leslie?
The median age in Leslie is 32 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Leslie?
The average commute to work in Leslie is 27 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leslie?
The unemployment rate in Leslie is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leslie?
20.4% 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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