Living in Leon, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leon · Census data 2020–2024
Leon has 252 residents with a median age of 14.4. The median household income is $33,750 (43% lower than the West Virginia median), the median rent is $914/month.
Leon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leon at a glance
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 14.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $33,750State: $59,608
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
Is Leon a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 35.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leon the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Leon median household income
The median household income in Leon is $33,750 and the income per person is $10,993. 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Leon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 39.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.3%
- Vacant
- 25.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 4.00
Leon demographics
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 14.4
- Under 18
- 54.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leon ›
Education in Leon
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Leon have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Leon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 252 | $33,750 | — | $914 |
| Buffalo | 1,150 | $64,583 | $132,900 | $546 |
| Henderson | 174 | $34,479 | $96,700 | $857 |
| Point Pleasant | 3,961 | $37,563 | $118,000 | $624 |
| Apple Grove | 202 | $78,262 | — | — |
| Gallipolis Ferry | 731 | $43,750 | $91,900 | — |
| Gallipolis | 3,130 | $45,417 | $119,900 | $855 |
| Ripley | 3,071 | $41,518 | $121,800 | $613 |
| Eleanor | 1,726 | $78,578 | $255,400 | $1,070 |
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What is the median household income in Leon, WV?
The median household income in Leon is $33,750, 43% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Leon?
The median gross rent in Leon is $914 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is Leon, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 35.6%.
What is the median age in Leon?
The median age in Leon is 14.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Leon?
The unemployment rate in Leon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leon?
5.7% of adults in Leon 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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