The Town Files

Lesslie, South Carolina

Community in York County · population 3,068 (2020 Census)

Map: where Lesslie is in South CarolinaLesslie
Median home
$258,400
Household income
$100,618
Jan low / Jul high
33° / 91°
Snow a year
3 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
7
Median age
40.4

Lesslie is a community of 3,068 people in York County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $258,400, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 90% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 80% of South Carolina towns.

Lesslie in our rankings:

How Lesslie ranks

Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.

Lesslie lifestyle rankings vs other South Carolina townsRetirement55th pctFamilies80th pctQuiet64th pctWalkability32nd pctFirst-time buyers99th pctYoung professionals69th pctVibrancy29th pctHip & trendy59th pctCollege town36th pctUpscale70th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCycling90th pctTransit65th pctDriving62nd pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Lesslie is worth $258,400, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $100,618, which is more affordable than 79% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.

Lesslie vs York County vs typical South Carolina townLesslieYork CountyTypical South Carolina townHome value$258,400$361,300$183,100Household income$100,618$89,095$53,875Monthly rent$780$1,387$937
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of South Carolina towns with 500+ people.
HousingLesslieTypical South Carolina town
Median home value$258,400$183,100
Median rent$780$937
Median household income$100,618$53,875
Home value ÷ income2.6×3.4×
Homeownership88.2%68.0%
Median year built19971981
Seasonal / vacation homes0.0%—

Who lives in Lesslie

PeopleLesslieTypical South Carolina town
Median age40.440.0
Age 65 and over13.6%17.9%
Under 1821.8%—
Bachelor's degree or higher20.7%20.0%
Below the poverty line3.3%17.8%
Veterans6.2%—
Born outside the U.S.0.3%—
Work from home12.9%6.8%
Average commute27.3 min25.3 min
Homes with broadband95.2%87.8%

Weather in Lesslie

July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 32.6°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.

Lesslie monthly temperatures and precipitation30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32° freezing54°33°Jan58°35°Feb66°42°Mar75°50°Apr81°59°May88°67°Jun91°70°Jul89°69°Aug84°63°Sep74°51°Oct64°41°Nov56°35°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue3.60.93.11.23.90.33.73.54.13.63.73.62.93.33.60.2
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Winthrop Univ station (6.1 mi away); snow from Catawba (2.7 mi).

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lesslie since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 16, 2011 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 16, 2011.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lesslie by decade01950s11960s11970s11980s11990s12000s22010s02020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 24, 1955.

Severe weather in York County since 1996

Storm events in York County since 1996 by typeHail152Flood21Drought34Tornado12Lightning20Heavy Rain9Heavy Snow12Flash Flood26
NOAA Storm Events Database, York County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996). 10 deaths recorded.

York County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
January 23, 2026Winter StormEM-3632: Severe Winter Storm
September 29, 2024HurricaneDR-4829: Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024Tropical StormEM-3619: Hurricane Helene
August 5, 2024Tropical StormEM-3606: Hurricane Debby
August 31, 2023HurricaneEM-3597: Hurricane Idalia

Jobs and pay in York County

York County had 104,775 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,068 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lesslie itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.

Largest industries in York CountyRetail12,865 jobs · $38,880Health care & social assistan…12,055 jobs · $53,659Hotels & restaurants11,884 jobs · $22,605Manufacturing10,786 jobs · $76,872Wholesale trade4,978 jobs · $102,439Professional & technical serv…4,943 jobs · $90,848
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in York County, 2000–20230%4%8%12%2000200420082012201620202023York 2.8%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Towns near Lesslie

Lesslie questions

Is Lesslie, South Carolina a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lesslie scores better for retirees than 55% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 64%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).

How much does a house cost in Lesslie?

The median owner-occupied home in Lesslie is valued at $258,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,618, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.

What is the weather like in Lesslie?

July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.

Does Lesslie get tornadoes?

7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lesslie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 16, 2011. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Lesslie's Census boundary (GEOID 4541065). Comparisons use the median of South Carolina towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-13.