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Leeds, Alabama

Introduction to Leeds, Alabama

Leeds, Alabama is 15 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 124 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Birmingham metro area. The population of Leeds is 10,455.

Leeds History

The city was named after the city of Leeds in England in West Yorkshire. It was officially incorporated on April 27, 1887. In the early days, iron ore was produced here. The construction of the Georgia Pacific railway, connecting Birmingham to Atlanta, brought more people to the region. Another reason for Leeds' growth was the establishment of the Standard Portland Cement manufacturing plant in 1906.

Leeds and nearby Attractions

  • Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum
  • Bass Thomas Museum
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Southern Museum of Flight
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
  • Oak Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Leeds

There are several excellent places to visit in Leeds. The city has beautiful parks which have tracks ideal for walking. The Memorial Park and the Historical Park are two places where one can spend their leisure time. You can also visit the Barber Motor Sport Museum and the Bass Thomas Museum. In addition, you can visit the Rowan House and the Historic Depot. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame are nearby.

Leeds Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Birmingham International Airport.

Leeds Higher Education

Residents can pursue higher education from Samford University. Jefferson State Community College, Bevill State Community College, and University of Alabama at Birmingham also offer educational opportunities to the people of Leeds.

High Points

Leeds strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Leeds Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Leeds Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Leeds Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Leeds Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Leeds, AL

Comparing Leeds to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home25
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime34

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