Leicester Township, NC
Living in Leicester Township
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute51
Public Transit2
Affordability81
Public Safety91
Airports47
Hospitals81
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+2.9k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$190kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$660Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas6%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leicester Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Buncombe County11
Property Crime in Leicester Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Buncombe County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leicester Township
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leicester Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leicester Township, NC
Mount Pisqah Academy
6 miles, SE
Asheville-Pisgah Christian School
6 miles, SE
Eliada Academy
6 miles, SE
French Broad River Academy-Boys
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Leicester Township, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leicester Township, NC
Haywood Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
20 miles, E
Park Ridge Health
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Leicester Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
17 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
59 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
60 miles, N
McGhee Tyson Airport
73 miles, W