Living in Leitersburg, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leitersburg · Census data 2020–2024
Leitersburg has 498 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median home value is $349,500.
Leitersburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leitersburg at a glance
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 48.6State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $349,500State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 98.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Leitersburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leitersburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leitersburg the median home value is $349,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,348 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Leitersburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 263
- Owner-occupied
- 98.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.3%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.12
Leitersburg demographics
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 235
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leitersburg ›
Education in Leitersburg
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Leitersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leitersburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 94%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.7%
Leitersburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitersburg | 498 | — | $349,500 | — |
| Ringgold | 153 | $85,909 | $262,500 | — |
| Chewsville | 314 | $87,115 | $238,100 | $1,194 |
| Greensburg | 314 | $120,250 | $232,100 | — |
| Reid | 120 | $145,313 | $312,500 | — |
| Smithsburg | 3,115 | $100,673 | $337,500 | $931 |
| Cavetown | 858 | $108,677 | $325,400 | $1,058 |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 2,569 | $122,262 | $374,200 | $1,643 |
| Edgemont | 107 | $62,462 | $287,100 | — |
More for people moving to Leitersburg
Leitersburg ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Leitersburg: FAQ
What is the average home price in Leitersburg?
The median home value in Leitersburg is $349,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Leitersburg, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Leitersburg?
The median age in Leitersburg is 48.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Leitersburg?
The average commute to work in Leitersburg is 26 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leitersburg?
The unemployment rate in Leitersburg is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leitersburg?
29.8% of adults in Leitersburg 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.
Last updated: