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Leslie, MI


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Leslie, Michigan

Leslie, Michigan, in Ingham county, is 20 miles S of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 70 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is included in the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,044 people lived in Leslie.

The People and Families of Leslie

In Leslie, about 55% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leslie had a median family income of $48,162.

Political Inclinations

Leslie residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Leslie Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Leslie are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Leslie, 93% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Leslie.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Leslie Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Leslie, MI

Comparing Leslie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone31
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime45
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