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Leonardtown, MD

Leonardtown, MD.

Population: 16,094 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Leonardtown, MD is $533,595 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,000 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,213/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastal flooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$533,595

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$533,595
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
10-year appreciation
+53.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$533,595
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$535,000
Median list price
$604,900
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-6.8%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,213/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,642/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,787/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,242/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,853/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.9 : 1
Schools include
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, Leonardtown Elementary, Leonardtown Middle, Leonardtown High, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
77
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (11.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 in
Annual snowfall
11.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,263
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,332

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
49
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Deerfield Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-143 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,749
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,304
Average weekly wage
$1,466
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
282

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LeonardtownState medianUS median
Typical home value$533,595$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$535,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,213/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,749$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Leonardtown, MD?
$533,595.
What is the median sale price in Leonardtown, MD?
$535,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Leonardtown, MD?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Leonardtown, MD?
Typical rent: $2,213/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Leonardtown, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, strong wind.
Is Leonardtown, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Leonardtown, MD. 77 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Leonardtown, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Leonardtown, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Leonardtown, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Leonardtown, MD?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Leonardtown, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Leonardtown, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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