Leetsdale is a small town of 1,125 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,417
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leetsdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leetsdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leetsdale 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: 94.4
Leetsdale's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leetsdale costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leetsdale, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,068
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leetsdale's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leetsdale is served primarily by Quaker Valley SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leetsdale, PA
National Avg
School District
Quaker Valley SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leetsdale sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Leetsdale's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leetsdale roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,800 and median rent is $1,068/month.
Leetsdale's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leetsdale are operated by Quaker Valley SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leetsdale, PA has a population of 1,125, a median household income of $65,417, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Leetsdale averages 35.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leetsdale, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15056.
The population of Leetsdale, Pennsylvania is 1,125 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leetsdale: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $115,800, median household income $65,417, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leetsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
