Leicester, New York

Leicester, New York
Leicester
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°46′17″N 077°53′45″W / 42.77139°N 77.89583°W / 42.77139; -77.89583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyLivingston
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorGary D. Moore (D, R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
33.93 sq mi (87.89 km2)
 • Land33.93 sq mi (87.88 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
2,200
 • Estimate 
(2016)
2,139
 • Density63.0/sq mi (24.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code585
FIPS code36-051-41883
Websitewww.townofleicesterny.gov

Leicester (/ˈlɛstər/ LEST-ər) is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 2,200 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Leicester Phelps, an early inhabitant.

Leicester is on the western border of Livingston County. The village of Leicester is at the center of the town. Leicester is west of Geneseo.