St. Leonard, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

St. Leonard is a small town in Maryland with a population of 562. Residents earn $188,056 per year, which is 150% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
562 Population 245/sq mi density
$188,056 Median Income $66,255 per capita
$489,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$188,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$489,500 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $188,056
150% higher than US avg
Home Value $489,500
74% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How St. Leonard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population562
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A+
Median Income$188,056
Per Capita$66,255
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,248M
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$489,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation83 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute43 min
Libraries5

Is St. Leonard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Leonard receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. St. Leonard stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Leonard is $188,056, which is significantly higher than the national average — 150% above $75,149. This places St. Leonard among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Leonard is $489,500, making it a premium housing market at 74% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Leonard enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Leonard has a population of 562 with a density of 245 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.4%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

562
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Leonard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only71.8%
9% below US avg
Spanish28.2%
110% above US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Leonard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Leonard is $188,056, which is 150% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: St. Leonard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$188,056
150% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,255
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$100,846

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,022
County GDP$6,248M

Business (County)

Restaurants156
Healthcare197
Retail191
Manufacturing32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,763
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.7 min
Work from Home33.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Leonard is $489,500, 74% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$489,500
74% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,763
36% above US avg
Effective Rate0.97%
In St. Leonard, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.0% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Leonard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death6,742/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access73.0%
Healthcare Facilities197

Crime Rates: St. Leonard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

St. Leonard has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation83 ft (25 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates38.4674°N, 76.4986°W
County FIPS24009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 11 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities197
Restaurants156
Retail Stores191

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.7 min
Work from Home33.7%

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