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Saint-Léonard, NB

New Brunswick

Saint-Léonard is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,322. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,322 Population 642/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$592 Median Rent 10.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $592/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $592
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

How Saint-Léonard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,322
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty17.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$592
Ownership70.2%
Housing Units570
Rent Burden10.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Léonard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Léonard receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Saint-Léonard has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Léonard is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Léonard is $110,000, 61% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Léonard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow.

Saint-Léonard has a population of 1,322 with a density of 642 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.7% female and 47.4% male. The city is predominantly White (95.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 8.7% of residents, while 86.8% speak Spanish.

Population

1,322
Total Population
2021 Census
642
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Léonard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 8.7%
89% below US avg
Spanish 86.8%
548% above US avg
Other Languages 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Léonard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Léonard is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,000. The average weekly wage is $731, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 41 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Léonard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000
Avg Weekly Wage$731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Léonard is $110,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 570 total housing units in the city. 10.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below US avg
Rent Burden10.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.2%
Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.0%
Housing Units570

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Saint-Léonard receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Léonard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Saint-Léonard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density642/sq mi
Coordinates47.1632°N, 67.9246°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 8, 2022.

Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 101 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 102 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 66 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 104 km
Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 147 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 74 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 138 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 27 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 102 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 61 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 140 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 104 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 143 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 102 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 102 km
Aug 21, 2015 63 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.0 124 km
Jan 2, 2013 75 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.0 109 km
Jul 18, 2010 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M2.9 102 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Léonard has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 7°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+31.4%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density642/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Radio Stations near Saint-Léonard

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJEM 92.7 "Frontiere FM" Edmunston, NB adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFAI-FM 101.1 Edmundston &105.1 Grand Sault, NB active rock, community radio MP3 192 kbps
Folk'd Up Radio americana, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHSR-FM 97.9 campus radio, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Country Acadienne country MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Léonard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ASSOCIATION CULTURELLE ET HISTORIQUE DU MONT-CARMELHISTORIC PRESERVATION2078953339$66,506
GREATER GRAND ISLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LIMESTONE-CASWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LORING MILITARY HERITAGE CENTERHISTORY MUSEUM2075513439
MAINE'S SWEDISH COLONYGENERAL MUSEUM2078963071
NEW SWEDEN HISTORIC VILLAGEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2078963461
STOCKHOLM MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM280 MAIN ST
Grand Falls Museum / Farmer's Market

Libraries in Saint-Léonard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ABEL J. MORNEAULT MEMORIAL LIBRARY153 MAIN STREET0.06,650
Bibliothèque Dr. Lorne J. Violette0.0
Grand Falls Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Léonard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Falls Museum / Farmer's Market

Cafes in Saint-Léonard

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Saint-Léonard

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Petro-Canada
Shell

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Léonard

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Farlagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Superfund Sites Near Saint-Léonard

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
LORING AIR FORCE BASE5100 TEXAS ROADAROOSTOOK

Airports Near Saint-Léonard

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caribou Municipal AirportCARMedium Airport
Presque Isle International AirportPQIMedium Airport
Saint-Léonard AirportYSLMedium Airport
Allen St Peter Memorial Airport-Small Airport
Boston Brook Airport-Small Airport
Bresett's Mountainside Airport-Small Airport
Bristol Airport-Small Airport
Downs Gulch Airport-Small Airport
Edmundston Airport-Small Airport
Florenceville Airport-Small Airport
Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Fort Kent Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Grand Falls Airport-Small Airport
Loring International AirportLIZSmall Airport
Mars Hill Airport-Small Airport
Morrill Airpark-Small Airport
Murphy Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Northern Aroostook Regional AirportWFKSmall Airport
Russell Field-Small Airport
Saint-Quentin Airport-Small Airport
Sunrise Farms Airport-Small Airport
Upper Kent Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Léonard

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse Saint-Léonard-de-Port-Maurice

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Léonard

What is the population of Saint-Léonard?

Saint-Léonard has a population of 1,322 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 642 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.7% female and 47.4% male.

Is Saint-Léonard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Léonard safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Saint-Léonard receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Saint-Léonard?

Saint-Léonard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Léonard?

The job market in Saint-Léonard faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $731. There are 41 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 4.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Léonard?

The median home value in Saint-Léonard is $110,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 70.2%.

How are the schools in Saint-Léonard?

9.1% of adults in Saint-Léonard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Léonard?

The average commute in Saint-Léonard is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Léonard?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Léonard is 95.6% White, 0.8% Asian. 8.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 86.8% speak Spanish.

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