At a Glance
Median Income
$122,216
$50,202 per capita
Home Value
$432,200
Zillow: $645,796
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
1,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Leonardo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leonardo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leonardo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leonardo residents earn a median household income of $122,216 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,202. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leonardo is $432,200 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $645,796. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Leonardo reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,565/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Leonardo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leonardo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,342
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,969/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,216
Per Capita$50,202
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A+
Home Value$432,200
Rent$1,439
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$645,796
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property1,565/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Leonardo was built in 1948.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.