Leeds, AL, is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama. The 2016 population estimate was 967 people and the median household income was $23,891.

Leeds, AL residents may also be interested in nearby cities: Sulligent, Lineville, Harpersville, and Kimberly. 

Leeds, AL is a town near the southern border of Alabama. It is called “The City Of Roses” because the rose industry began in this place and flourished here for decades. In fact, there are picturesque rose gardens with over 30,000 roses on display at the beginning of the route from Leeds to Birmingham. The garden route is a wonderful way to take in the scenery as you wind along country roads.

There are two state parks that flank the city of Leeds, Monte Sano State Park and Moss Rock Preserve State Park. At these parks, visitors may hike, camp, picnic or just enjoy the views from one of the highest points in Alabama – Monte Sano mountain.

Once a thriving mining and mill town, Leeds is now both a quiet residential city and the home of nearly every business in the area. As such, it is often referred to as “The Hub Of The Wiregrass”.

Leeds is also close enough to great outdoor recreation areas such as Lake Lurleen State Park, Oak Mountain State Park, and Tannehill State Park.

In addition, Leeds is close to several outlet shopping centers, including the Riverchase Galleria which has over 200 stores. In addition, Leeds hosts a variety of annual events, such as A Taste Of The Wiregrass in April and the Light Up Leeds Parade in December.

In addition, Leeds hosts a number of smaller festivals throughout the year. For example,  the Fall Festival At Leeds is held on the first Saturday in October, and the Leeds Homecoming BBQ is usually held on a Saturday during July or August. Other festivals include the Annual Spring Festival, Winter Lights On The Mountain, and the Leeds Easter Egg Hunt.

Leeds is one of five incorporated towns in Jefferson County, Alabama, with a population over 500 as of the 2010 census. The other four are Saginaw, Warrior, Brookside, and McDonald Chapel. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined these five places as one combined statistical area called Jefferson.

The Town Of Leeds is served by the Jefferson County School System which also serves the City of Birmingham, the City Of Bessemer, and other communities in west-central Alabama.

Overall, Leeds is a wonderful place to live and raise a family due to its relatively low cost of living, its proximity to larger cities such as Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, and the beauty of our location.