Leicester, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
11,277
Population Density
485
Labor Participaton
68.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.3%
Median Household Income
$76,738
Median Individual Income
$37,157
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$50,300

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$231,300
Median Gross Rent
$959
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,668
Housing Units
4,498
People who reside in Leicester live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
74%
Apt, Condo, Other
26%
Analysis

Income

Households in Leicester earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 27% higher per household.

Housing

Leicester has a median house price of $231,300. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other areas. The cost of renting in Leicester is 5% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 9%

Demographics

The median age in Leicester is 44. Leicester has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Leicester ranks worse than average for having an educated population with less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Leicester Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 231,300 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,668 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 959 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 5.6% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 26% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 485 885 93
Personal Comparison
Leicester Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 76,738 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 37,157 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 50,300 60,923 46,881
Median Age 44.4 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 68.5% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 28.3% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Leicester, MA
485
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Leicester is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics