Living in Le Roy, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Le Roy · Census data 2020–2024
Le Roy has 803 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $54,485 (39% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $122,800, the median rent is $697/month.
Le Roy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Le Roy at a glance
- Population
- 803
- Median age
- 47.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $54,485State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $122,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $697/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Le Roy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to 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 $122,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, which is 41.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Le Roy median household income
The median household income in Le Roy is $54,485 and the income per person is $33,625. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Le Roy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 416
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.07
Le Roy demographics
- Population
- 803
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 369
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Le Roy ›
Education in Le Roy
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Le Roy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Le Roy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
Le Roy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Roy | 803 | $54,485 | $122,800 | $697 |
| Chester | 150 | $63,438 | $120,800 | $579 |
| Ostrander | 313 | $74,063 | $146,900 | $768 |
| Riceville | 823 | $44,615 | $112,100 | $1,156 |
| Adams | 745 | $93,594 | $170,700 | $823 |
| Lime Springs | 442 | $53,750 | $99,100 | $538 |
| Spring Valley | 2,307 | $66,339 | $160,800 | $915 |
| Grand Meadow | 1,011 | $72,125 | $188,000 | $644 |
| Stacyville | 545 | $61,932 | $112,900 | $664 |
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What is the median household income in Le Roy, MN?
The median household income in Le Roy is $54,485, 39% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $122,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Le Roy?
The median gross rent in Le Roy is $697 per month, about 41.4% of household income.
Is Le Roy, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Le Roy?
The median age in Le Roy is 47.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Le Roy?
The average commute to work in Le Roy is 36 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Le Roy?
The unemployment rate in Le Roy is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Le Roy?
21.8% 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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