The Town FilesLeominster, Massachusetts
City in Worcester County · population 43,782 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $380,400
- Household income
- $83,816
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 43.3
Leominster is a city of 43,782 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $380,400, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 85% of Massachusetts towns, better for cycling than 83% of Massachusetts towns.
How Leominster ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leominster is worth $380,400, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $83,816, which is more affordable than 54% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,354 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leominster | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,400 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,354 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $83,816 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Leominster
| People | Leominster | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Leominster
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 71.6 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leominster since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 22, 1981 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 19, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 5, 1957.
Severe weather in Worcester County since 1996
Worcester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4780: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Worcester County
Worcester County had 351,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Leominster itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Leominster
12 public schools with 5,996 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster High School | 9-12 | 1,073 | 11.3 |
| Sky View Middle School | 6-8 | 874 | 15.3 |
| Center For Technical Education Innovation | 9-12 | 807 | 23.7 |
| Northwest | 1-5 | 669 | 13.1 |
| Johnny Appleseed | K-5 | 655 | 13.6 |
| Fall Brook | K-5 | 632 | 14.4 |
| Frances Drake School | K-5 | 485 | 12.4 |
| Samoset School | 6-8 | 468 | 11.7 |
| Priest Street | K-K | 139 | 12.6 |
| Bennett | PK-PK | 89 | 14.8 |
| Leominster Center for Excellence | 9-12 | 65 | 13.0 |
| Lincoln School | PK-PK | 40 | 10.0 |
Towns near Leominster
- Lunenburg, MA5.0 mi · 11,782 people · home $463,900
- Sterling, MA5.0 mi · 7,985 people · home $498,800
- Lancaster, MA5.5 mi · 8,441 people · home $519,100
- Fitchburg, MA6.1 mi · 41,946 people · home $336,400
- Princeton, MA7.1 mi · 3,495 people · home $520,500
- Westminster, MA7.2 mi · 8,213 people · home $422,000
- Shirley, MA7.5 mi · 7,431 people · home $427,600
- Clinton, MA8.3 mi · 8,166 people · home $375,600
Leominster questions
Is Leominster, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leominster scores better for retirees than 16% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 18%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Leominster?
The median owner-occupied home in Leominster is valued at $380,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,816, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,354 a month.
What is the weather like in Leominster?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 71.6 inches of snow.
Does Leominster get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leominster since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 22, 1981. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)