LeightonMI
A town of 7,149. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
What makes Leighton stand out
The 2 things Leighton does most differently from other towns.
Leighton has grown 41.9% since 2010
4,934 people in 2010; 7,149 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Leighton’s report card
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The data
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Leighton’s public schools outperform 76% of Michigan districts
The public schools Leighton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Ridge Elementary | K–4 | 303 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Leighton
Most working residents leave Leighton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (15%), Wyoming (8%) and Kentwood (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Leighton beats the Michigan average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Leighton | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 8.7% |
| More binge drinkers | 18.6% | 15.9% |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Leighton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0% of Leighton is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. George Schrotenboer Memorial Park | — | 16 |
| 2. Green Lake Public Access | — | 2 |
94% of working residents leave Leighton for work
Where Leighton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Leighton
Township in Michigan, United States
Leighton Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,001 at the 2020 census, up from 4,934 at the 2010 census.
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- Population
- 7,001
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
Leighton’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Leighton.