Living in Leisure World, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leisure World · Census data 2020–2024
Leisure World has 8,882 residents with a median age of 76. The median household income is $62,011 (40% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $274,800, the median rent is $2,054/month.
Leisure World at a glance
- Population
- 8,882
- Median age
- 76State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $62,011State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $274,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,054/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Leisure World a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leisure World
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leisure World the median home value is $274,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,054 per month, which is 47.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,039 a month in housing costs.
Leisure World median household income
The median household income in Leisure World is $62,011 and the income per person is $59,091. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Leisure World: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,656
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.45
Leisure World demographics
- Population
- 8,882
- Median age
- 76
- Under 18
- 4.3%
- 65 and older
- 77.4%
- Households
- 6,025
- Foreign-born
- 27.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leisure World ›
Education in Leisure World
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Leisure World have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leisure World
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Leisure World vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure World | 8,882 | $62,011 | $274,800 | $2,054 |
| Aspen Hill | 53,279 | $111,575 | $570,000 | $1,916 |
| Layhill | 5,497 | $146,308 | $608,000 | $2,189 |
| Glenmont | 17,208 | $126,542 | $571,200 | $2,028 |
| Olney | 35,797 | $171,458 | $656,600 | $2,404 |
| Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $501,200 | $2,163 |
| Cloverly | 16,646 | $152,083 | $665,300 | $2,129 |
| Colesville | 14,519 | $130,682 | $616,800 | $1,893 |
| Derwood | 1,984 | $118,194 | $719,800 | $1,676 |
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What is the median household income in Leisure World, MD?
The median household income in Leisure World is $62,011, 40% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leisure World?
The median home value in Leisure World is $274,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Leisure World?
The median gross rent in Leisure World is $2,054 per month, about 47.7% of household income.
Is Leisure World, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Leisure World?
The median age in Leisure World is 76 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Leisure World?
The average commute to work in Leisure World is 40 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leisure World?
The unemployment rate in Leisure World is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leisure World?
53.3% of adults in Leisure World have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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