Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Leonardtown
Leonardtown, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,544
Population
5,323
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Enjoy small-town charm in a Most Convenient Place
Family-Friendly
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Coastal
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Scenic
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Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Active
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Military-Friendly
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Located in southern Maryland, Leonardtown is the charming county seat of Saint Mary’s County sitting on the coast of Breton Bay. Regarded for its central locale, Leonardtown is widely known as a "Most Convenient Place” within close proximity to a variety of dining, shopping, and recreation as well as Patuxent River Naval Air Station and the Washington DC area.
Leonardtown offers residents and visitors access to numerous attractions like the Port of Leonardtown Winery, Leonardtown Wharf Park, and the Old Jail Museum. The quaint town square contains an array of eclectic shops, restaurants, galleries, government buildings, and historical sites. Outdoor activities abound at nearby Newtowne Neck State Park and Saint Mary’s River State Park. Leonardtown’s community is drawn together for lively events such as Leonardtown First Fridays and the annual U.S. Oyster Festival.
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Leonardtown, MD is $1,537 for one bedroom, $2,185 for two bedrooms, and $2,575 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leonardtown has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/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 6-8
969 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
Military Bases
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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 February 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.