At a Glance
Median Income
$84,653
$36,900 per capita
Home Value
$324,600
Zillow: $412,129
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leola a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 6.0% (67% 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 $412,129. 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.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population8,107
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,349/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,653
Per Capita$36,900
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$324,600
Rent$1,371
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$412,129
Housing Units2,880
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.