At a Glance
Median Income
$77,750
$36,322 per capita
Home Value
$193,800
Zillow: $262,180
Median Rent
$711/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.1% smoking rate
How Leroy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leroy 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
Leroy residents earn a median household income of $77,750 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leroy is $193,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,180. Median rent is $711/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
23.7% of adults in Leroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leroy has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,750
Per Capita$36,322
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,800
Rent$711
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$262,180
Housing Units180
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation501 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Leroy was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.