Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Leonardtown, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,550
Population
5,323
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Enjoy small-town charm in a Most Convenient Place
Coastal
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Scenic
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Historic
Leonardtown sits on the shores of Breton Bay as the county seat of St. Mary's County, anchoring southern Maryland with a sense of history that stretches back to the colonial era. The town's compact size gives it an unhurried pace, yet its role as a government and healthcare hub keeps daily life busy and purposeful. St. Mary's Hospital serves the broader county here, and the College of Southern Maryland operates a growing campus right within city limits, complete with an aquatic center that draws residents from across the region.
The walkable town square buzzes with eclectic shops, galleries, and local eateries, while Breton Bay provides a scenic backdrop for waterfront recreation. Leonardtown is well-positioned for those who work at or near Patuxent River Naval Air Station, located roughly 30 minutes away. Neighborhoods range from established residential streets close to the historic core to newer developments along the Breton Bay waterfront, offering a variety of settings to call home.
The rental landscape reflects the town's mix of old and new, with traditional townhomes, garden-style apartment communities, and newer construction options available throughout. Each September, the U.S. Oyster Festival draws crowds from across the country to celebrate the Chesapeake's most iconic harvest, a tradition that captures everything locals love about this southern Maryland town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,577
Average: $140,110
Education
1,558
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,502
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leonardtown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Leonardtown, MD is $1,550 for one bedroom, $2,195 for two bedrooms, and $2,585 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leonardtown has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leonardtown, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
547 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
969 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
969 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,039 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,039 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bowles Farms
- Greenwell State Park
- St. Mary's River State Park
- St. Clements Island State Park
- St. Clement's Island Museum
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.