What are the schools like in Leroy, AL?

Leroy is served primarily by Washington County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Leroy?

The median household income in Leroy, AL is $102,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Leroy, AL?

Leroy has an average high temperature of 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.1 inches.

Leroy, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leroy, AL affordable or expensive?

Leroy's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leroy is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leroy, AL?

Leroy has a violent crime rate of 153.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 588.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leroy, AL a Good Place to Live?

Leroy is a small town of 1,061 in Alabama, with a median household income of $102,500 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Leroy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leroy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leroy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Leroy's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leroy costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Leroy, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Leroy's violent crime rate is 153.1 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.1 /100k

Property Crime

588.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Leroy is served primarily by Washington County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leroy, AL	National Avg
School District	Washington County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leroy sees average highs of 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 60.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Leroy, AL
Average High — January	59.9°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	60.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Leroy, AL	National Avg
Population	1,061	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jackson, AL 5 mi St. Stephens, AL 7 mi Rockville, AL 10 mi Hobson, AL 11 mi Carlton, AL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Leroy

Leroy, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36548

Leroy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leroy, AL affordable or expensive?

Leroy's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Leroy roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Leroy, AL?

Leroy's violent crime rate is 153.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 588.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leroy?

Public schools in Leroy are operated by Washington County. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leroy, AL a good place to live?

Leroy, AL has a population of 1,061, a median household income of $102,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Leroy?

Leroy averages 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leroy?

Leroy, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36548.

What is the population of Leroy?

The population of Leroy, Alabama is 1,061 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leroy?

Key numbers for living in Leroy: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $177,900, median household income $102,500, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leroy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.