Le Roy, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Le Roy is a small town in New York with a population of 4,310. Residents earn $64,338 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,310 Population 1,602/sq mi density
$64,338 Median Income $36,215 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $216,456 Zillow
$904 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,338 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, $904/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,338
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,400
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.6%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $904
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Le Roy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,310
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,602/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,338
Per Capita$36,215
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$3,092M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent$904
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$216,456

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation893 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+97.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Libraries8

Is Le Roy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Le Roy receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Le Roy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Le Roy is $64,338, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Le Roy is $143,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Le Roy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Le Roy has a population of 4,310 with a density of 1,602 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

4,310
Total Population
1,602
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Le Roy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Le Roy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Le Roy is $64,338, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Le Roy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,338
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,215
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,495
County GDP$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare119
Retail201
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Le Roy is $143,400, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $904 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $216,456.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,400
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$216,456

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$904
22% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Rate5.70%
In Le Roy, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Le Roy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities119

Crime Rates: Le Roy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Le Roy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation893 ft (272 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density1,602/sq mi
Coordinates42.9780°N, 77.9909°W
County FIPS36051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.6%
15% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,602/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants133
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Work from Home7.2%

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