What are the schools like in Leominster, MA?

Leominster is served primarily by Leominster. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Leominster?

The median household income in Leominster, MA is $75,620 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Leominster, MA?

Leominster has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Leominster, MA affordable or expensive?

Leominster's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leominster is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $323,400 and the median rent is $1,171 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leominster, MA?

Leominster has a violent crime rate of 484.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1315.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leominster, MA a Good Place to Live?

Leominster is a small city of 43,620 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $75,620 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Leominster stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leominster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leominster 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: 103.1

Leominster's overall cost of living index is 103.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leominster costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Leominster, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$323,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,171	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,620	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Leominster's violent crime rate is 484.2 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.2 /100k

Property Crime

1315.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Leominster is served primarily by Leominster. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leominster, MA	National Avg
School District	Leominster	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leominster sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 75.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Leominster, MA
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	75.2"

Demographics

Metric	Leominster, MA	National Avg
Population	43,620	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shirley, MA 5 mi Lunenburg, MA 5 mi Fitchburg, MA 6 mi South Lancaster, MA 7 mi Devens, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Leominster

Leominster, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01453

Leominster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leominster, MA affordable or expensive?

Leominster's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Leominster roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $323,400 and median rent is $1,171/month.

What is the crime rate in Leominster, MA?

Leominster's violent crime rate is 484.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1315.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leominster?

Public schools in Leominster are operated by Leominster. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leominster, MA a good place to live?

Leominster, MA has a population of 43,620, a median household income of $75,620, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Leominster?

Leominster averages 34.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 75.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leominster?

Leominster, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01453.

What is the population of Leominster?

The population of Leominster, Massachusetts is 43,620 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leominster?

Key numbers for living in Leominster: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $323,400, median household income $75,620, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leominster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.