The Town FilesLeicester, New York
Town in Livingston County · population 2,082 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,100
- Household income
- $80,349
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 51.2
Leicester is a town of 2,082 people in Livingston County, New York. The median home is worth $162,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of New York towns, easier by car than 92% of New York towns, quieter than 90% of New York towns.
How Leicester ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leicester is worth $162,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $80,349, which is more affordable than 84% of New York towns. Median rent is $740 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leicester | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $740 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $80,349 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leicester
| People | Leicester | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 13.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Leicester
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Leicester since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 15, 2024 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 3, 1999.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 19,670 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Leicester itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Leicester
- Mount Morris, NY2.9 mi · 2,898 people · home $91,200
- Perry, NY5.4 mi · 5,832 people · home $124,800
- Geneseo, NY5.5 mi · 7,574 people · home $226,200
- Perry, NY5.9 mi · 3,536 people · home $120,700
- Mount Morris, NY6.6 mi · 4,435 people · home $101,200
- Geneseo, NY7.1 mi · 10,234 people · home $242,100
- York, NY7.2 mi · 3,182 people · home $167,000
- Covington, NY7.5 mi · 1,253 people · home $160,300
Leicester questions
Is Leicester, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leicester scores better for retirees than 73% of New York towns and quieter than 90%. 27.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in Leicester?
The median owner-occupied home in Leicester is valued at $162,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,349, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $740 a month.
What is the weather like in Leicester?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 53.7 inches of snow.
Does Leicester get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Leicester since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 15, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)