Living in St. Leon, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Leon · Census data 2020–2024
St. Leon has 737 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $76,250 (6% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $280,800, the median rent is $862/month.
St. Leon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Leon at a glance
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $280,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $862/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Leon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in St. Leon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Leon the median home value is $280,800, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,826 a month in housing costs.
St. Leon median household income
The median household income in St. Leon is $76,250 and the income per person is $32,472. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in St. Leon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.00
St. Leon demographics
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Leon ›
Education in St. Leon
21.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Leon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Leon
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
St. Leon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leon | 737 | $76,250 | $280,800 | $862 |
| New Trenton | 290 | $36,818 | $152,800 | — |
| Cedar Grove | 252 | $65,938 | $158,800 | $713 |
| Bright | 5,540 | $108,974 | $279,500 | $869 |
| Sunman | 1,247 | $73,413 | $194,500 | $916 |
| West Harrison | 285 | $43,750 | $129,200 | $807 |
| Brookville | 2,643 | $55,938 | $180,700 | $818 |
| Harrison | 13,084 | $100,000 | $229,400 | $1,153 |
| Morris | 587 | $65,296 | $224,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Leon, IN?
The median household income in St. Leon is $76,250, 6% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Leon?
The median home value in St. Leon is $280,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in St. Leon?
The median gross rent in St. Leon is $862 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is St. Leon, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in St. Leon?
The median age in St. Leon is 33.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in St. Leon?
The average commute to work in St. Leon is 26 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Leon?
The unemployment rate in St. Leon is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Leon?
21.1% of adults in St. Leon 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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