At a Glance
Median Income
$148,276
$51,051 per capita
Home Value
$528,100
Zillow: $535,351
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
10.9% smoking rate
How Leonardtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leonardtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leonardtown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leonardtown residents earn a median household income of $148,276 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,051. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leonardtown is $528,100 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $535,351. Median rent is $1,793/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Education
46.9% of adults in Leonardtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leonardtown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,712
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,224/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,276
Per Capita$51,051
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
Housing
A+
Home Value$528,100
Rent$1,793
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$535,351
Housing Units1,656
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation91 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Leonardtown was built in 2011.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.