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LeRaysville, PA

Pennsylvania

LeRaysville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 288. Residents earn $80,917 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
288 Population 277/sq mi density
$80,917 Median Income $41,880 per capita
$200,600 Home Value
$788 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
49°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
4.6 / 5.0
$80,917 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $788/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,917
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,600
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $788
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population288
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,917
Per Capita$41,880
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,600
Rent$788
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units140
Rent Burden18.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,436 ft (438 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.3%
Libraries10

Is LeRaysville a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in LeRaysville is $80,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in LeRaysville is $200,600, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

LeRaysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

LeRaysville has a population of 288 with a density of 277 people per square mile. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

288
Total Population
277
People / sq mi
55.4yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

LeRaysville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.3%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.7%
77% above US avg

Social Characteristics

LeRaysville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in LeRaysville is $80,917, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: LeRaysville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,917
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,880
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in LeRaysville is $200,600, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $788 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,600
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$788
32% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%
Housing Units140
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
LeRaysville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,436 ft (438 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates41.8376°N, 76.1737°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 83.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density277/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.3%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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