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Leitersburg, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
351 Population 201/sq mi density
$349,400 Home Value $302,263 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 566 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Leitersburg, MD

At a Glance

Home Value
$349,400
24% above
Zillow: $302,263
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
64.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Leitersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leitersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
124%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leitersburg a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leitersburg is $349,400 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,263. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Leitersburg reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 566/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Leitersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 64.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leitersburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population351
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

Home Value$349,400
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$302,263
Housing Units257
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property566/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation595 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+64.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband55.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Leitersburg was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.