At a Glance
Median Income
$80,917
$41,880 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
Zillow: $198,506
Median Rent
$788/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How LeRaysville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LeRaysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LeRaysville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LeRaysville residents earn a median household income of $80,917 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,880. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LeRaysville is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,506. Median rent is $788/month, with 18.1% 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 1938.
Education
10.4% of adults in LeRaysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population288
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born20.5%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,917
Per Capita$41,880
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,600
Rent$788
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$198,506
Housing Units140
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,436 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in LeRaysville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
20.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.