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Leeper, PA

Pennsylvania

Leeper is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 136. Residents earn $110,292 per year, which is 47% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
136 Population 262/sq mi density
$110,292 Median Income $37,165 per capita
$117,900 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,292
47% higher than US avg
Home Value $117,900
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population136
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans24.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,292
Per Capita$37,165
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$270M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units88
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,635 ft (498 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband53.0%
Libraries2

Is Leeper a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leeper receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Leeper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leeper is $110,292, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Leeper among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leeper is $117,900, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Leeper experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Leeper has a population of 136 with a density of 262 people per square mile. The median age is 72.3 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

136
Total Population
262
People / sq mi
72.3yrs
Median Age
86% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Leeper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leeper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leeper is $110,292, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Leeper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,292
47% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,165
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
IRS Avg AGI$44,677

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)144
County GDP$270M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare7
Retail17
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Leeper is $117,900, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,900
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units88
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Rate2.84%
Leeper has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,635 ft (498 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates41.3705°N, 79.3056°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.5-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 27.3%

Winner: Republican by 44.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density262/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities7
Restaurants25
Retail Stores17

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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