Cost of Living in Le Roy, NY

Population 4,310 · New York · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Le Roy stay well under national norms: a median home value of $143,000 against median household incomes of $64,338 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in New York. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Le Roy sits roughly 25 miles southwest of Rochester. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Rochester's $121,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 47
Rent 69

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Le Roy

The median home value in Le Roy is $143,400 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $904/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,338/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 58.5°F and lows of 40.6°F, with about 102" of annual snowfall. Overall, Le Roy has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$143,400
53% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$286,702
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$904/mo
31% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 64.1%
Renter-occupied 35.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$904
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,518/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.8 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.1%
Carpooled
2.2%
Walked
2.9%
Work from home
7.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$64,338
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,215
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
41% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.8%
Graduate degree 13.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.5
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 48.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.5°F
Avg Low
40.6°F
Annual Precip
35.1"
Annual Snowfall
102"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333544576978838174614939
Low °F 192027374857626154433425
Precip" 2.552.132.492.992.863.373.563.313.183.222.762.67
Snow" 27.423.117.93.00.10.00.00.00.00.18.122.3

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
1,258
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Le Roy, NY?

Le Roy has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Le Roy, NY?

The median gross rent in Le Roy is $904 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Le Roy?

The median home value in Le Roy is $143,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Le Roy?

The median household income in Le Roy is $64,338 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Le Roy, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Le Roy is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Le Roy, NY affordable?

Yes, Le Roy is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Le Roy?

Le Roy has average high temperatures of 58.5°F and average lows of 40.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35.1". Average annual snowfall is 102". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Le Roy at a Glance

Population
4,310
Median Income
$64,338
Home Value
$143,400
Median Rent
$904/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
58.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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