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Leola, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,107 Population 1,349/sq mi density
$84,653 Median Income $36,900 per capita
$324,600 Home Value $394,887 Zillow
$1,371 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 890 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,653 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$324,600 home value, $1,371/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Leola, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,653
13% above
$36,900 per capita
Home Value
$324,600
15% above
Zillow: $394,887
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
18% above
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
1% above
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Leola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
115%
Rent
118%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leola residents earn a median household income of $84,653 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,900. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leola is $324,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,887. Median rent is $1,371/month, with 27.6% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Leola reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 890/100K.

Education

34.1% of adults in Leola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leola has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population8,107
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,349/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,653
Per Capita$36,900
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,600
Rent$1,371
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$394,887
Housing Units2,880
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property890/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation396 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Leola was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.