C+

Le Roy, NY

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Affordability Score: 64/100

Population: 8,275 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Le Roy, NY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 8,275 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (64/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $74,216, median home value of $177,700, median rent of $906 per month, and 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,168 per month (studio $805, 1BR $953, 3BR $1,400, 4BR $1,546). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,844 per year, consuming 17% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Le Roy, NY include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.2% and poverty 7.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$74,216
Median household income
Education D
28.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A-
2.4x
Home value $177,700 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,168/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$12,844/yr
Center-based infant care (17% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$74,216
▲ 20% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,960
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$177,700
▼ 35% vs national
Median Rent
$906/mo
Owner Occupied
74.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,168/mo
▼ 3% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$805
1BR
$953
2BR
$1,168
3BR
$1,400
4BR
$1,546

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
▼ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
60.2%
Median Age
41.4
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,844/yr
17% of income
Toddler (Center)
$11,960/yr
Preschool (Center)
$10,400/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,088/yr

What This Means

Le Roy, NY receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (64/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 8,275. This area performs well in housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Le Roy, NY affordable?
Le Roy, NY receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (64/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $74,216. Median home value is $177,700.
What is the cost of living in Le Roy?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $906/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,168/mo. Infant childcare $12,844/yr. Median home value $177,700.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →