Stagecoach Inn · National Register of Historic Places
Leicester’s story
265 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1829.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1761Leicester is settled
LeicesterVT
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: redjar · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,023
2025 Census estimate · +3.3% since 2020
Typical home
$379K
−3.9% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
48.8
years
Jobs based here
245
A commuter town
Is Leicester a good place to live?
Leicester’s best subject grades are an A for civic life and history and an A− for the outdoors; its weakest is a D for schools. On hazard risk, just 9 of Vermont’s 172 towns do better. 29% of the land in Leicester is conserved, where Vermont’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, 2,679 acres with 17.3 miles of trail. Leicester has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Leicester stand out
Where Leicester beats most towns.
How Leicester grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Vermont), ordered by how far Leicester is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 14% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsBehind 87% of Vermont districts on tests and graduationDOpen →Jobs & income$70K median household incomeCOpen →HealthPorter Hospital 9.3 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.5 of 20; 3.7% of households have no car; 3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA−Open →History3 places on the National Register; 4 notable people born hereAOpen →Civic life6.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 82° summer afternoons, 59″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 48.8; 36% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Leicester: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Leicester, and how to reach them.
PowerGreen Mountain Power23.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBrandon Fire District 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Leicester’s trash rules yet
SchoolsOtter Valley Unified Union School District 53Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union2 districts serve Leicester; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Vermont you can register online up to and including Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received by Election Day).vote.govWho runs elections hereLeicester Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes05733, 05778, 0576905733 87% · 05778 8% · 05769 4%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Leicester.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Leicester faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 86% of U.S. communities.
14risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsA−
Leicester has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
18 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Leicester’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile, against 0.6 in Vermont’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
29.3%conserved
29.3%
conserved · 4,057 of 13,842 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area | 17.3 mi | 2,679 |
| 2. Green Mountain National Forest | — | 2,679 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Fewer of Leicester’s working residents work locally than in the typical Vermont or U.S. town
2.8% of working residents work locally in Leicester. Since 2013, Leicester has added 178 jobs, to 245 in 2023. Leicester’s average trip to work is 28 minutes.
3%work in town
| Leicester | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 16% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Leicester3%
Middlebury32%
Rutland5%
Brandon5%
Burlington4%
15 mi
median commute distance
245
jobs based in Leicester
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Vermont overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 51% of residents (39% statewide). 15% of Leicester residents are under 18. Leicester has grown 3.3% since 2020, to 1,023 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
48.8median age · VT 43.1
| Leicester | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% | 19% | 22% |
| Median age | 48.8 years | 43.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 40% | 29% |
LeicesterVermontUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school32%
Some college20%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.3 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Leicester | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.9% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.9% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.5% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.7% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB+
Residents of Leicester are healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Leicester beats the Vermont average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 13. Among 72 Vermont towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Leicester.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Leicester | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Vermont
1 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Leicester | VT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 78.8% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 10.1% |
Porter Hospital
9.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Leicester
Leicester has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Among 72 Vermont towns, just 7 have a higher July high than Leicester.
59″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–32°
Spring32–56°
Summer55–80°
Fall38–59°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
Leicester’s typical home value is about $379K
The typical Leicester home is worth about $379,000, down 3.9% in a year, close to the Vermont typical home.
$379KZillow home value
| Leicester | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,098 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Leicester$379K
Vermont$392K
−3.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 62 attractions →Fort Ticonderoga and 20 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Leicester. Close and well known come first.
Big draw15 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
28 mi LakeLake George
6 mi National forestGreen Mountain National Forest
24 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
21 mi Ski areaSugarbush Resort142 runs · 2,569 ft vertical
15 mi LandmarkFort CarillonSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Green Mountain National Forest: Brian W. Schaller, FAL · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sugarbush Resort: Mrtrek1701 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Carillon: Charny, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Leicester
19pages on Leicester
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Leicester
About 1 of every 100 Leicester residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Small town
1,023 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WhitingGoshenBrandonSalisburyLeicester
Landmarks
3 places in Leicester on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Leicester
4 notable people were born in Leicester.
About Leicester
Town in Vermont, United States
Leicester ( LEST-ər) is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The population was 990 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1761
- Elevation
- 502 ft
- Area code
- 802
Questions about Leicester
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Leicester, VT expensive?
That is 4.2 years of the area's median household income ($89,639 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Leicester, VT known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Aaron F. Perry and Warren Seymour Johnson.