About Leeds
Leeds, AL is a close-knit town located in central Alabama counting 12,573 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Leeds is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 22.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 551 residents per square mile.
📰 Leeds News Today
- Leeds police chief denies cover-up after school official resigns al.com · Aug 17
- Leeds Elementary assistant principal resigns after misconduct investigation WBMA · Aug 16
- Leeds Elementary School assistant principal announces resignation WBRC · Aug 16
- Leeds Elementary assistant principal resigns after misconduct probe, district says WVTM · Aug 16
- Leeds Elementary assistant principal resigns cbs42.com · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Leeds Unique
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,573.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Leeds
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Leeds
- Frozen Rooster — american
- Mr. Tea Boba & Coffee — bubble tea (café)
- Waffle House — american
- El Cazador Mexican Grill — mexican
- Guadalajara Mexican Grill — mexican
- Lemongrass Thai Kitchen — thai
- Marano's d'asporto — italian
- Neighbor’s Brew & Pies Saw’s BBQ — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Leeds
- Leeds City Park reviews ★
- Leeds Memorial Park reviews ★
- Leeds Sports Complex reviews ★
- Unali Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Leeds
- Leeds Elementary School
- Leeds High School
- Leeds Middle School
- Leeds Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)12,573
Rank in state#57 of 463
Land area22.81 sq mi
Density551/sq mi
Coordinates33.5468, -86.5714