Leicester New York Map

About Leicester, New York

Leicester is a locality in Livingston County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,780. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Leicester is located at 42.7720°N, 77.8967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14481.

Leicester lies in a quiet pocket of Livingston County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb toward the higher reaches of western New York. It lies 24.5 miles south-west of Henrietta, NY (from Henrietta, NY: bearing 216°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-south-west of Geneseo. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and weathered by the seasons, cradle fields of corn and soybeans that shimmer with a pale green in the summer sun and turn to burnished gold as autumn approaches. The Genesee River, a vital artery that has shaped this landscape, winds its way through the broader valley, its presence felt in the lushness of the riverbanks and the occasional mist that rises from its surface on cool mornings. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of open spaces and a connection to the land. The history of Leicester is intrinsically tied to the fertile Genesee Valley, a breadbasket that has sustained generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established communities that still bear the marks of their perseverance. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong agricultural backbone, with family farms continuing to be the heart of the region's livelihood. Beyond the fields, one might find small businesses that serve the daily needs of Leicester's residents, their storefronts reflecting a practical, no-nonsense approach to commerce. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the gentle cadence of life in this valley suggest a continuity, a steady rhythm that has endured through changing times.

About This Leicester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leicester, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.772007, -77.896671. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Leicester and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Leicester includes the ZIP code (14481), telephone area code (585), county seat of Livingston County (Geneseo), and school district assignment (York Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Leicester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.