The Town FilesLeitersburg, Maryland
Community in Washington County · population 569 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $349,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 48.6
Leitersburg is a community of 569 people in Washington County, Maryland. The median home is worth $349,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 100% of Maryland towns, better for families than 88% of Maryland towns, better for retirees than 87% of Maryland towns.
How Leitersburg ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leitersburg is worth $349,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). 98.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leitersburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | — | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.7% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leitersburg
| People | Leitersburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 61.7% | 94.3% |
Weather in Leitersburg
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.1 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leitersburg since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 17, 2011 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 26, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4374: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 64,206 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,252 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Leitersburg itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Leitersburg
- Smithsburg, MD3.4 mi · 2,977 people · home $337,500
- Cavetown, MD3.8 mi · 1,446 people · home $325,400
- Paramount-Long Meadow, MD3.9 mi · 2,658 people · home $374,200
- Waynesboro, PA4.6 mi · 10,951 people · home $188,600
- Robinwood, MD5.1 mi · 7,397 people · home $341,300
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD5.2 mi · 6,189 people · home $333,000
- Washington, PA5.2 mi · 14,897 people · home $268,000
- Wayne Heights, PA5.5 mi · 2,606 people · home $250,100
Leitersburg questions
Is Leitersburg, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leitersburg scores better for retirees than 87% of Maryland towns and quieter than 100%. 31.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in Leitersburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Leitersburg is valued at $349,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Leitersburg?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 31.1 inches of snow.
Does Leitersburg get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leitersburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 17, 2011. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)