Living in Leroy, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leroy · Census data 2020–2024
Leroy has 458 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $82,708 (5% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $193,800, the median rent is $735/month.
Leroy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leroy at a glance
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 41.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $82,708State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $193,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Leroy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Leroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leroy the median home value is $193,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,848 a month in housing costs.
Leroy median household income
The median household income in Leroy is $82,708 and the income per person is $38,402. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Leroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 203
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.40
Leroy demographics
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leroy ›
Education in Leroy
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Leroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leroy
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Leroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy | 458 | $82,708 | $193,800 | $735 |
| Ross | 202 | $61,625 | — | — |
| West | 2,576 | $61,875 | $182,900 | $1,002 |
| Mount Calm | 439 | $49,934 | $111,700 | $1,143 |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7,274 | $56,924 | $160,600 | $917 |
| Bellmead | 10,566 | $52,075 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| Penelope | 235 | $60,000 | — | — |
| Abbott | 470 | $103,214 | $173,600 | — |
| Gholson | 1,112 | $77,500 | $148,800 | $862 |
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What is the median household income in Leroy, TX?
The median household income in Leroy is $82,708, 5% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $193,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Leroy?
The median gross rent in Leroy is $735 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Leroy, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Leroy?
The median age in Leroy is 41.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Leroy?
The average commute to work in Leroy is 30 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leroy?
The unemployment rate in Leroy is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leroy?
21.2% 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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