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Leupp is a small town of 1,179 in Arizona, with a median household income of $47,083
and a 12.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leupp stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leupp is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leupp 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: 91.3
Leupp's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leupp costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leupp, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$542
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Leupp's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
358.9 /100k
Property Crime
1724.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leupp is served primarily by Leupp School Inc..
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leupp, AZ
National Avg
School District
Leupp School Inc.
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leupp sees average highs of 48.8°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 12.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Leupp's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leupp roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,100 and median rent is $542/month.
Leupp's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1724.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leupp are operated by Leupp School Inc..
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leupp, AZ has a population of 1,179, a median household income of $47,083, and an unemployment rate of 12.9%.
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.
Leupp averages 48.8°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.3 inches
with about 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leupp, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86035.
The population of Leupp, Arizona is 1,179 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leupp: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $57,100, median household income $47,083, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leupp side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
