Living in Leeds, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leeds · Census data 2020–2024
Leeds has 242 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $62,250 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $207,400.
Leeds is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leeds at a glance
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 30.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $207,400State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Leeds a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leeds
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leeds the median home value is $207,400, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Leeds median household income
The median household income in Leeds is $62,250 and the income per person is $27,299. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Leeds: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 237
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 64.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.88
64.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Leeds has many vacation and second homes.
Leeds demographics
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 5%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leeds ›
Education in Leeds
78.7% of adults 25 and older in Leeds have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 35.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leeds
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 94.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Leeds vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | $68,775 | $277,800 | $1,451 |
| Catskill | 3,779 | $79,423 | $242,500 | $1,087 |
| Athens | 1,943 | $84,107 | $325,600 | $1,146 |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 1,354 | $110,100 | $297,300 | — |
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
| Lorenz Park | 1,991 | $85,188 | $222,000 | $2,031 |
| Cairo | 1,660 | $81,885 | $237,700 | $1,568 |
| Round Top | 831 | $103,542 | $345,100 | — |
More for people moving to Leeds
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What is the median household income in Leeds, NY?
The median household income in Leeds is $62,250, 28% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $207,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Leeds, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Leeds?
The median age in Leeds is 30.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Leeds?
The average commute to work in Leeds is 17 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leeds?
The unemployment rate in Leeds is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leeds?
78.7% 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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