West Leechburg is a small town of 1,260 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $76,563
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Leechburg 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 West Leechburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Leechburg 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
West Leechburg's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Leechburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Leechburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Leechburg's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.0 /100k
Property Crime
287.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Leechburg is served primarily by Leechburg Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Leechburg, PA
National Avg
School District
Leechburg Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Leechburg sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
West Leechburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Leechburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,900 and median rent is $658/month.
West Leechburg's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Leechburg are operated by Leechburg Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Leechburg, PA has a population of 1,260, a median household income of $76,563, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
West Leechburg averages 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Leechburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15656.
The population of West Leechburg, Pennsylvania is 1,260 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Leechburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $157,900, median household income $76,563, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Leechburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
