Living in Leola, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leola · Census data 2020–2024
Leola has 7,448 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $91,154 (17% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $339,200, the median rent is $1,459/month.
Leola at a glance
- Population
- 7,448
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $91,154State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $339,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,459/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Leola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leola the median home value is $339,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,459 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,971 a month in housing costs.
Leola median household income
The median household income in Leola is $91,154 and the income per person is $42,619. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Leola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,057
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.54
Leola demographics
- Population
- 7,448
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 2,924
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leola ›
Education in Leola
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Leola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leola
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Leola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leola | 7,448 | $91,154 | $339,200 | $1,459 |
| Upper Leacock | 8,939 | $83,818 | $333,700 | $1,432 |
| West Earl | 8,443 | $98,068 | $319,200 | $1,326 |
| Brownstown | 3,650 | $99,961 | $323,600 | $1,641 |
| Farmersville | 870 | $52,481 | $421,000 | $1,363 |
| Witmer | 527 | $101,023 | $248,200 | — |
| Smoketown | 342 | $106,818 | — | — |
| East Lampeter | 17,958 | $87,361 | $306,900 | $1,487 |
| Ronks | 202 | $80,250 | $196,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Leola, PA?
The median household income in Leola is $91,154, 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leola?
The median home value in Leola is $339,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Leola?
The median gross rent in Leola is $1,459 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Leola, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leola?
The median age in Leola is 39.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Leola?
The average commute to work in Leola is 22 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leola?
The unemployment rate in Leola is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leola?
35.7% of adults in Leola 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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