Leicester 63 Average
Leicester Livability #727 ranked city in New York#14,426 ranked city in the USARanks better than 50% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Leicester

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Leicester transportation information

      Statistic Leicester New York National
      Average one way commute23min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work91.0%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.6%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.3%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home1.5%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Leicester, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).