Living in Leroy, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leroy · Census data 2020–2024

Leroy has 642 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $59,766 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $227,900, the median rent is $1,000/month.

Leroy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Leroy at a glance

Population
642
Median age
40.6State: 40.9
Median household income
$59,766State: $77,971
Median home value
$227,900State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,000/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10%
Average commute
24 min

Is Leroy a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Leroy

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leroy the median home value is $227,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Leroy$227,900
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Leroy$1,000
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Leroy median household income

The median household income in Leroy is $59,766 and the income per person is $30,506. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Leroy$59,766
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Leroy: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
344
Owner-occupied
86.8%
Renter-occupied
13.2%
Vacant
29.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.64

Leroy demographics

Population
642
Median age
40.6
Under 18
29.1%
65 and older
18.5%
Households
243
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
5.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leroy ›

Education in Leroy

10% of adults 25 and older in Leroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Leroy10%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Leroy

Unemployment rate
9.6%State: 5.3%
Average commute
24 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9.2%
Drive alone
68.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.2%

Leroy vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Leroy642$59,766$227,900$1,000
Granville942$76,250$197,900$1,058
Canton1,531$42,132$126,300$715
Alba123$42,750$70,000$825
Overton253$58,750$200,000—
Fox373$56,250$144,300$825
Franklin763$57,778$147,100$1,083
Elkland516$71,875$229,200$613
McNett107$70,250$216,700—

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Living in Leroy: FAQ

What is the median household income in Leroy, PA?

The median household income in Leroy is $59,766, 23% lower 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 Leroy?

The median home value in Leroy is $227,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Leroy?

The median gross rent in Leroy is $1,000 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Leroy, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.

What is the median age in Leroy?

The median age in Leroy is 40.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Leroy?

The average commute to work in Leroy is 24 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Leroy?

The unemployment rate in Leroy is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Leroy?

10% 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.

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