Living in Leonardtown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leonardtown · Census data 2020–2024
Leonardtown has 4,808 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $153,819 (48% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $575,300, the median rent is $2,002/month.
Leonardtown at a glance
- Population
- 4,808
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $153,819State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $575,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,002/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Leonardtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Leonardtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leonardtown the median home value is $575,300, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,002 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,834 a month in housing costs.
Leonardtown median household income
The median household income in Leonardtown is $153,819 and the income per person is $56,146. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Leonardtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,776
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 2.83
Leonardtown demographics
- Population
- 4,808
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 1,578
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 15.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leonardtown ›
Education in Leonardtown
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Leonardtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leonardtown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Leonardtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown | 4,808 | $153,819 | $575,300 | $2,002 |
| Wildewood | 7,552 | $126,890 | $383,400 | $2,144 |
| Callaway | 930 | $160,341 | $364,700 | — |
| California | 13,136 | $119,855 | $346,800 | $1,927 |
| Solomons | 2,440 | $94,963 | $436,800 | $3,189 |
| Mechanicsville | 1,395 | $120,966 | $416,100 | $1,511 |
| Drum Point | 3,589 | $109,231 | $415,800 | $1,683 |
| Tall Timbers | 391 | $195,982 | $732,600 | — |
| Lexington Park | 13,252 | $94,799 | $309,700 | $1,755 |
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What is the median household income in Leonardtown, MD?
The median household income in Leonardtown is $153,819, 48% higher 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 Leonardtown?
The median home value in Leonardtown is $575,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Leonardtown?
The median gross rent in Leonardtown is $2,002 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Leonardtown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leonardtown?
The median age in Leonardtown is 38.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Leonardtown?
The average commute to work in Leonardtown is 29 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leonardtown?
The unemployment rate in Leonardtown is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leonardtown?
54.7% of adults in Leonardtown 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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