The Town FilesLeroy, Michigan
Township in Calhoun County · population 3,659 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $245,400
- Household income
- $81,638
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 44.3
Leroy is a township of 3,659 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $245,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 85% of Michigan towns, better for families than 75% of Michigan towns.
How Leroy ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leroy is worth $245,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $81,638, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leroy | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $807 | $955 |
| Median household income | $81,638 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Leroy
| People | Leroy | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Leroy
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 56.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leroy since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 6, 2026 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Leroy itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Leroy
1 public school with 217 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Leroy Elementary School | K-5 | 217 | 15.5 |
Towns near Leroy
- Newton, MI5.6 mi · 2,781 people · home $251,500
- Battle Creek, MI7.1 mi · 52,721 people · home $141,900
- Emmett, MI8.5 mi · 11,744 people · home $220,000
- Springfield, MI8.8 mi · 5,292 people · home $110,800
- Level Park-Oak Park, MI12.2 mi · 3,260 people · home $124,500
- Pavilion, MI12.5 mi · 6,387 people · home $264,500
- Union, MI12.7 mi · 2,942 people · home $126,400
- Bedford, MI12.9 mi · 9,198 people · home $142,400
Leroy questions
Is Leroy, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leroy scores better for retirees than 54% of Michigan towns and quieter than 33%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Leroy?
The median owner-occupied home in Leroy is valued at $245,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,638, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Leroy?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 56.0 inches of snow.
Does Leroy get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leroy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 6, 2026. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)