What are the schools like in Leeds, AL?

Leeds is served primarily by Leeds City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

What is the median household income in Leeds?

The median household income in Leeds, AL is $67,159 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Leeds, AL?

Leeds has an average high temperature of 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.7 inches.

Leeds, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leeds, AL affordable or expensive?

Leeds's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leeds is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,000 and the median rent is $938 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leeds, AL?

Leeds has a violent crime rate of 297.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2611.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leeds, AL a Good Place to Live?

Leeds is a small city of 12,292 in Alabama, with a median household income of $67,159 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Leeds stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leeds is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leeds city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Leeds's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leeds costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Leeds, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$938	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,159	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Leeds's violent crime rate is 297.3 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

297.3 /100k

Property Crime

2611.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Leeds is served primarily by Leeds City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leeds, AL	National Avg
School District	Leeds City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leeds sees average highs of 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 60.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Leeds, AL
Average High — January	54.5°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	60.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Leeds, AL	National Avg
Population	12,292	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dunnavant, AL 4 mi Irondale, AL 5 mi Moody, AL 6 mi Vandiver, AL 7 mi Trussville, AL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Leeds

Leeds, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35094

Leeds vs Other Cities

Leeds, AL vs Dunnavant, AL Leeds, AL vs Irondale, AL Leeds, AL vs Moody, AL Leeds, AL vs Vandiver, AL Leeds, AL vs Trussville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leeds, AL affordable or expensive?

Leeds's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Leeds roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,000 and median rent is $938/month.

What is the crime rate in Leeds, AL?

Leeds's violent crime rate is 297.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2611.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leeds?

Public schools in Leeds are operated by Leeds City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leeds, AL a good place to live?

Leeds, AL has a population of 12,292, a median household income of $67,159, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Leeds?

Leeds averages 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leeds?

Leeds, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35094.

What is the population of Leeds?

The population of Leeds, Alabama is 12,292 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leeds?

Key numbers for living in Leeds: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $197,000, median household income $67,159, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leeds side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.