Leechburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Leechburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,052. Residents earn $54,886 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,052 Population 4,664/sq mi density
$54,886 Median Income $28,771 per capita
$94,300 Home Value $162,697 Zillow
$741 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
333 Violent Crime/100K 713 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,886 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K (12% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,886
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,300
67% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 333/100K
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $741
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,052
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,664/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,886
Per Capita$28,771
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$741
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$162,697

Crime

F
Violent333/100K
Property713/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary333/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation900 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Libraries4

Is Leechburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leechburg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Leechburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leechburg is $54,886, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leechburg is $94,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Leechburg is below the national average at 333 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 713 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Leechburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Leechburg has a population of 2,052 with a density of 4,664 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 5.5% Black.

Population

2,052
Total Population
4,664
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Leechburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leechburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leechburg is $54,886, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Leechburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,886
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,771
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Leechburg is $94,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,697.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,300
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$162,697
Median List Price$99,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$99,900
$/Sq Ft$33
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate5.24%

Health Metrics: Leechburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Premature Death9,779/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access72.3%
Healthcare Facilities182
Leechburg has a violent crime rate of 333 per 100,000 residents, 12% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 713 per 100,000 (64% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent332.5/100K
12% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape95.0/100K
Robbery47.5/100K
Assault190.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property712.6/100K
64% below US avg
Burglary332.5/100K
Theft332.5/100K
Vehicle Theft47.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Leechburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation900 ft (274 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density4,664/sq mi
Coordinates40.6304°N, 79.6022°W
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,664/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Work from Home4.4%

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