Living in Le Roy, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Le Roy · Census data 2020–2024
Le Roy has 3,236 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $81,875 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $167,600, the median rent is $830/month.
Le Roy at a glance
- Population
- 3,236
- Median age
- 40State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $167,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $830/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Le Roy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Le Roy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Le Roy the median home value is $167,600, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,416 a month in housing costs.
Le Roy median household income
The median household income in Le Roy is $81,875 and the income per person is $41,317. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Le Roy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,428
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.37
Le Roy demographics
- Population
- 3,236
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 1,359
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Le Roy ›
Education in Le Roy
34.5% of adults 25 and older in Le Roy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Le Roy
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Le Roy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Roy | 3,236 | $81,875 | $167,600 | $830 |
| Downs | 1,641 | $110,625 | $240,600 | $1,258 |
| Ellsworth | 179 | $77,750 | $121,000 | — |
| Farmer City | 1,885 | $67,067 | $138,500 | $468 |
| Arrowsmith | 320 | $88,594 | $103,500 | $975 |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| Heyworth | 2,573 | $96,500 | $210,600 | $1,053 |
| Bellflower | 328 | $82,500 | $122,000 | $869 |
| Wapella | 480 | $51,818 | $98,500 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Le Roy, IL?
The median household income in Le Roy is $81,875, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Le Roy?
The median home value in Le Roy is $167,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Le Roy?
The median gross rent in Le Roy is $830 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Le Roy, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Le Roy?
The median age in Le Roy is 40 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Le Roy?
The average commute to work in Le Roy is 23 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Le Roy?
The unemployment rate in Le Roy is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Le Roy?
34.5% of adults in Le Roy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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