Le Roy is a small town of 794 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,250
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Le Roy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Le Roy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Le Roy 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: 90.9
Le Roy's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Le Roy costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Le Roy, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$753
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Le Roy's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.2 /100k
Property Crime
1293.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Le Roy is served primarily by LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Le Roy, MN
National Avg
School District
LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Le Roy sees average highs of 20.9°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Le Roy's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Le Roy roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,700 and median rent is $753/month.
Le Roy's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1293.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Le Roy are operated by LEROY-OSTRANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Le Roy, MN has a population of 794, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Le Roy averages 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Le Roy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55951.
The population of Le Roy, Minnesota is 794 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Le Roy: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $94,700, median household income $51,250, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Le Roy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
