At a Glance
Median Income
$54,886
$28,771 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
Zillow: $162,697
Median Rent
$741/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
713/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Leechburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leechburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leechburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leechburg residents earn a median household income of $54,886 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,771. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leechburg is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,697. Median rent is $741/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Leechburg reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 713/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Leechburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leechburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,052
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,664/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,886
Per Capita$28,771
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$741
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$162,697
Housing Units1,098
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property713/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary333/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Leechburg was founded in 1832.
The median home in Leechburg was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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