Living in Leicester, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leicester · Census data 2020–2024
Leicester has 499 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $86,667 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $146,500, the median rent is $967/month.
Leicester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leicester at a glance
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $86,667State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $146,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Leicester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Leicester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leicester the median home value is $146,500, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,345 a month in housing costs.
Leicester median household income
The median household income in Leicester is $86,667 and the income per person is $43,830. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Leicester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.68
Leicester demographics
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leicester ›
Education in Leicester
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Leicester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leicester
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Leicester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 499 | $86,667 | $146,500 | $967 |
| Cuylerville | 293 | $93,750 | $215,000 | $720 |
| Mount Morris | 3,146 | $51,125 | $91,200 | $737 |
| Piffard | 199 | $47,000 | $123,400 | — |
| Geneseo | 7,701 | $46,589 | $226,200 | $971 |
| Perry | 3,871 | $63,291 | $120,700 | $759 |
| York | 349 | $74,167 | $162,700 | — |
| Fowlerville | 444 | $83,821 | $144,500 | — |
| Groveland Station | 463 | $79,542 | $141,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Leicester, NY?
The median household income in Leicester is $86,667, about the same as 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 Leicester?
The median home value in Leicester is $146,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Leicester?
The median gross rent in Leicester is $967 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Leicester, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Leicester?
The median age in Leicester is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Leicester?
The average commute to work in Leicester is 21 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leicester?
The unemployment rate in Leicester is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leicester?
28.4% of adults in Leicester 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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