Living in Upper Leacock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Leacock · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Leacock has 8,939 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $83,818 (7% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $333,700, the median rent is $1,432/month.
Upper Leacock at a glance
- Population
- 8,939
- Median age
- 35.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $83,818State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $333,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,432/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Upper Leacock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Leacock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Leacock the median home value is $333,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,432 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,953 a month in housing costs.
Upper Leacock median household income
The median household income in Upper Leacock is $83,818 and the income per person is $38,872. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Leacock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,404
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.78
Upper Leacock demographics
- Population
- 8,939
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 3,203
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Leacock ›
Education in Upper Leacock
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Upper Leacock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Leacock
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Upper Leacock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Leacock | 8,939 | $83,818 | $333,700 | $1,432 |
| Leola | 7,448 | $91,154 | $339,200 | $1,459 |
| Witmer | 527 | $101,023 | $248,200 | — |
| West Earl | 8,443 | $98,068 | $319,200 | $1,326 |
| Smoketown | 342 | $106,818 | — | — |
| Farmersville | 870 | $52,481 | $421,000 | $1,363 |
| East Lampeter | 17,958 | $87,361 | $306,900 | $1,487 |
| Brownstown | 3,650 | $99,961 | $323,600 | $1,641 |
| Ronks | 202 | $80,250 | $196,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Upper Leacock, PA?
The median household income in Upper Leacock is $83,818, 7% 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 Upper Leacock?
The median home value in Upper Leacock is $333,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Leacock?
The median gross rent in Upper Leacock is $1,432 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Upper Leacock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Leacock?
The median age in Upper Leacock is 35.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Leacock?
The average commute to work in Upper Leacock is 21 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Leacock?
The unemployment rate in Upper Leacock is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Leacock?
32.1% of adults in Upper Leacock 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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