City safety & data profile

LeominsterMA

Leominster, MA is a 42K-resident city in Worcester County with a median household income of $83,816.

Worcester County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Leominster, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Leominster has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $380,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$83,816
Median income
$380,400
Median home
9.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Leominster

Leominster posts a median household income higher than 54% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Leominster area.

Top 46%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Leominster

Where Leominster income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$83,816 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Leominster, MA beyond the headline numbers

Leominster sits inside Worcester County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.53°N, -71.76°W. Population 41,569, $83,816 median household income. Median home value $380,400, median rent $1,354. Poverty rate 9.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Leominster's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.3%, then obesity at 34%. 1 hospital in/around Leominster, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Leominster from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,569
Leominster
Median Income
$83,816
+23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$380,400
+67% vs avg
Median Age
43.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Worcester County) - Leominster's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
868K+8%
Median Income
$95,939+47%
Median Home Value
$423,700+63%
Poverty Rate
10.3%-8%
Unemployment
5.3%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Leominster, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
Poverty Rate
9.2% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.5%
Work From Home 10.9%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 70.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.3%
Obesity
34%
High Blood Pressure
33.8%
Physical Inactivity
25.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Current Asthma
12.6%
Diabetes
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.9%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Leominster, MA? ▼
Leominster, MA has a population of 41,569 people, located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Leominster? ▼
The median household income in Leominster, MA is $83,816 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
What is the median home value in Leominster? ▼
The median home value in Leominster, MA is $380,400. Median rent is $1,354/month.
What are the top health concerns in Leominster? ▼
The top health indicators in Leominster include Short Sleep Duration (35.3%), Obesity (34%), High Blood Pressure (33.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Leominster? ▼
Leominster has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Leominster? ▼
The median age in Leominster, MA is 43.3 years. 33.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Leominster, MA is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. With a population of 42K and a $83,816 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Leominster area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Leominster's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Leominster area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Leominster against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Worcester County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.