Jacob LeRoy, 1840s
Le Roy’s story
214 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,611 in 1820, 7,662 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1840 and 2 maps from 1944 on.
- 1812Le Roy is established
Village of Le RoyNY
A town of 4,296, established in 1812.
Photo: Unknown artistUnknown artist · Public domain
Population
4,296
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$228K
+4% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
1,617
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#207 of 745 in NY
Is Le Roy a good place to live?
Le Roy is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B+ overall, ranked 207th of 745 in New York, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 79% of the country. It also does better than most on schools: its schools rank ahead of 73% of New York towns. A typical home there costs about $228K, 3.1 years of the Batavia area’s $73K median household income. History is its standout character grade: an A+, better than 97% of U.S. towns. Le Roy’s income of the median household is $59,000, where New York’s towns sit at $82,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
What makes Le Roy stand out
Where Le Roy beats most towns.
How Le Roy grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Le Roy is from typical.
HealthUnited Memorial Medical Center 9.6 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 28.4% of households have no car; 3.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Jobs & incomeB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 45% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryEstablished 1812; 11 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life6.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.5; 29% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Le Roy: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Le Roy, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMcwa Genesee water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Le Roy’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGenesee County Board of ElectionsGenesee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1448214482 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Le Roy.
Le Roy is healthier than towns with similar incomes, has seen reported crime fall by about half and has commutes shorter than most of New York.
HousingCost of living grade B
Le Roy earns a B for cost of living
In Le Roy, the typical rent is $851 a month. The typical home value in the town is about $228,000, up 4% in a year, 57% below the New York typical home. 63% of households are owner-occupiers here.
$228KZillow home value
| Le Roy | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $851 a month | $1,103 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Le Roy$228K
New York$525K
+4%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsB−
Conservation land takes up 0.9% of Le Roy
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 1.3 miles. Le Roy’s trail density comes in at 0.5 miles per square mile.
#274for trails in NY
| Le Roy | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.9%
conserved · 16 of 1,710 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mill Street Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA−
Le Roy earns an A− for health
Against the 8,603 U.S. towns with household incomes like Le Roy’s, it is healthier than 97%, so that grade isn’t only a matter of income. Its widest gap with New York is no health insurance: 5% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 7.9% statewide.
Of 32 CDC measures, Le Roy beats the New York average on 7 and trails it on 3. In Le Roy, 16% of adults say their health is fair or poor.
79%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Le Roy | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 19% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 5% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
32 measures vs. New York
7 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Le Roy | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 7.7% |
United Memorial Medical Center
9.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
62nd
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Le Roy, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 74 inches of snow, with January nights at 17° and July afternoons at 80°.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring35–55°
Summer58–78°
Fall42–60°
Oct 14
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Le Roy’s workers commute out
The average commute for its 2,006 working residents takes 21.2 minutes, against 32.6 across New York.
The share of working residents in Le Roy who work locally: 14%. Jobs based in the town fell to 1,617 in 2023, 109 fewer than in 2013. In Le Roy, the average trip to work is 21 minutes. Half commute less than 18 miles.
14%work in town
| Le Roy | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Le Roy14%
Le Roy18%
Rochester12%
Batavia8%
Henrietta5%
18 mi
median commute distance
1,617
jobs based in Le Roy
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Le Roy, mostly inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Le Roy than in 55% of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid one claim in the town since 1998.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightning
1
paid flood claims since 1998
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB−
Crime per resident in Le Roy is lower than in 53% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 81 to 35 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
For Le Roy, the rate of thefts and burglaries is 7.5 per 1,000 residents. Le Roy’s violent offense rate stands at 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
53%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Le Roy | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.5 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Le Roy0.7
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Le Roy7.5
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
53rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
43rd
percentile among NY towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
32
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 71 attractions →Six Flags Darien Lake and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Le Roy. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Theme parkSix Flags Darien Lake1.5M visitors a year
24 mi State parkLetchworth State Park
24 mi MuseumGeorge Eastman Museum
23 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena
23 mi MuseumThe National Museum of Play
39 mi MountainCumorah
24 mi State parkLetchworth State Park24 mi MuseumGeorge Eastman Museum23 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena23 mi MuseumThe National Museum of Play39 mi MountainCumorahSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Letchworth State Park: Suandsoe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · George Eastman Museum: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Blue Cross Arena: Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The National Museum of Play: Misc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cumorah: Hillcumorahpageantstage.jpg: la salebete derivative work: Eustress (talk), CC BY-SA 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Le Roy
20pages on Le Roy
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 73% of NY districtsSafetyB−0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than NY on 7 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$228K typical home · up 4% in a yearWork & commuteB−$59K median household income · 1,617 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 45% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Le Roy
Genesee Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Batavia7.9 mi$5,900 in-state tuitionNortheastern SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester13.9 miRoberts Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester14.1 mi$38,826 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Le Roy residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Le Roy
11 notable people were born in Le Roy.
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William LathropAmerican politician · 1825–1907
About Le Roy
Town in New York, United States
Le Roy, or more commonly LeRoy, is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 7,662 at the time of the 2020 census. The town is named after one of the original land owners, Herman Le Roy. The town lies in eastern Genesee County. Within the town is the village of Le Roy. The Jell-O gelatin dessert was invented and first manufactured in Le Roy.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 915 ft
- ZIP code
- 14482
- Area code
- 14482
Questions about Le Roy
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Le Roy, NY a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Le Roy grades B+ overall, better than 74% of U.S. towns and #207 of 745 in New York. It grades A− for health, B− for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Le Roy, NY expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Le Roy, NY known for?
Le Roy was established in 1812. 11 notable people were born here, including Graham N. Fitch and Agnes Morgan.