At a Glance
Home Value
$185,500
Zillow: $283,834
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.8% smoking rate
How Leona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leona a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leona is $185,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,834. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
45.2% of adults in Leona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leona has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,555
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,247
Housing
Home Value$185,500
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$283,834
Housing Units126
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,444/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation357 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Leona was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.