For first time home buyers and retirees alike, Leeds is a unique place to live with the benefits of natural beauty, recreation, and convenience. Outdoor activities are possible all year round, and convenient recreational venues abound.

Leeds’ growing public school system prides itself in its optimum teacher-to-student ratio and all-new facilities. Leeds High School boasts state championships in football, basketball, track, softball and baseball. Children have opportunities to participate in a variety of after-school activities. A choice of dance, gymnastics and martial arts schools are conveniently located in the city and nearby. Award winning Leeds Arts Council provides a performing arts program for youth. Growing up in Leeds offers all the benefits of country living with big city advantages.

Within 15 minutes from residential Leeds are 470 businesses, a zoo and a botanical garden. With the opening of The Shops At Grand River in October 2010, more than 44 high profile shops will be added to the Leeds retailing package. One-of-a-kind specialty shops are located in historic downtown. Highway 411 in Leeds offers additional restaurants, retail outlets, and antiques.

Leeds is 15 minutes away from multiple world-class medical centers. Leeds healthcare includes a world-class medical center. The City of Leeds Fire and Rescue department is a responsive and efficient professional unit that maintains certified medical emergency personnel.

Leeds has a variety of residential styles, ranging from small homes to medium and large homes on medium and large size lots to estate lots. The residental areas vary in character from dense modern neighborhoods to estate lots with agricultural and rural homes that are laid out in organized blocks or cul-de-sac streets scattered throughout the City of Leeds.

Leeds is a safe small town with big city conveniences. Affordable housing, world-renowned medical facilities, and good schools couple with historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational strengths to make Leeds an excellent place to live.