Living in LeRoy, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of LeRoy · Census data 2020–2024
LeRoy has 510 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $51,750 (30% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $92,400, the median rent is $715/month.
LeRoy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
LeRoy at a glance
- Population
- 510
- Median age
- 54State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $51,750State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $92,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $715/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is LeRoy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in LeRoy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In LeRoy the median home value is $92,400, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
LeRoy median household income
The median household income in LeRoy is $51,750 and the income per person is $28,676. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in LeRoy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 311
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.01
LeRoy demographics
- Population
- 510
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of LeRoy ›
Education in LeRoy
13.4% of adults 25 and older in LeRoy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in LeRoy
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
LeRoy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeRoy | 510 | $51,750 | $92,400 | $715 |
| Neosho Falls | 132 | $39,583 | — | $713 |
| Burlington | 2,605 | $50,882 | $149,300 | $834 |
| Westphalia | 161 | $52,727 | $37,900 | — |
| Gridley | 393 | $60,521 | $85,700 | $722 |
| New Strawn | 396 | $114,318 | $174,500 | $875 |
| Colony | 335 | $37,500 | $69,600 | $578 |
| Yates Center | 1,270 | $42,730 | $65,000 | $615 |
| Iola | 5,348 | $54,221 | $78,300 | $767 |
More for people moving to LeRoy
LeRoy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in LeRoy: FAQ
What is the median household income in LeRoy, KS?
The median household income in LeRoy is $51,750, 30% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in LeRoy?
The median home value in LeRoy is $92,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in LeRoy?
The median gross rent in LeRoy is $715 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is LeRoy, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in LeRoy?
The median age in LeRoy is 54 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in LeRoy?
The average commute to work in LeRoy is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in LeRoy?
The unemployment rate in LeRoy is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is LeRoy?
13.4% of adults in LeRoy 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.
Last updated: