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Leonardtown, MD

Town in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Population

4,808

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,249

ZIP codes

0

Leonardtown and its ZIP codes

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Leonardtown at a glance

  • Leonardtown is 95% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $153,819, 48% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $575,300 (37% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,002 a month.

Local data for Leonardtown, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leonardtown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$153,819

Poverty rate

1.6%

Median home value

$575,300

Median rent

$2,002/mo

Homeownership

64.6%

Bachelor's or higher

54.7%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (575), Irish Americans (458), Norwegian Americans (328).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary's County. PPP loans are for Leonardtown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$87,584

47,919 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,314

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4B

FY 2026, $35,256 per person

St. Mary's County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Leonardtown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.6%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home15.9%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leonardtown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,019

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

990

2.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 30°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Leonardtown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Leonardtown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WildewoodCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.8
CaliforniaCensus-designated place8.1 mi12.9
CallawayCensus-designated place8.1 mi4.8
Broomes IslandCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.7
SolomonsCensus-designated place10 mi2
Rock PointCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
Lexington ParkCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place11 mi5.2
Tall TimbersCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
Cobb IslandCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
LusbyCensus-designated place12 mi3.5
Drum PointCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
Piney PointCensus-designated place12 mi1.5
Chesapeake Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place13 mi4.3
Golden BeachCensus-designated place13 mi3.8
St. LeonardCensus-designated place14 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leonardtown, MD in?
Leonardtown is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Leonardtown, MD?
About 4,808 people live in Leonardtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leonardtown?
Nearby places include Wildewood (5.2 mi), California (8.1 mi), Callaway (8.1 mi), Broomes Island (9.5 mi), Solomons (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023