The Town FilesSt. Leonard, Maryland
Community in Calvert County · population 778 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $477,500
- Household income
- $186,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 41.5
St. Leonard is a community of 778 people in Calvert County, Maryland. The median home is worth $477,500, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Maryland towns, quieter than 91% of Maryland towns, better for families than 87% of Maryland towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Maryland
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Maryland
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Maryland
- #21 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Maryland
- #34 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
- #34 in The 50 Best Affordable Places for Remote Workers in America
How St. Leonard 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 St. Leonard is worth $477,500, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $186,071, which is more affordable than 95% of Maryland towns. 96.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Leonard | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $477,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $186,071 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.7% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in St. Leonard
| People | St. Leonard | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.2% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 35.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in St. Leonard
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Leonard since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 15, 1996.
Severe weather in Calvert County since 1996
Calvert County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 4, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4583: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Calvert County
Calvert County had 22,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,154 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in St. Leonard itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in St. Leonard
2 public schools with 814 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard Elementary | PK-5 | 442 | 13.8 |
| Mutual Elementary | PK-5 | 372 | 13.8 |
Towns near St. Leonard
- Calvert Beach, MD0.6 mi · 791 people · home $323,300
- Long Beach, MD1.5 mi · 1,739 people · home $441,000
- Prince Frederick, MD7.2 mi · 3,226 people · home $404,400
- Lusby, MD8.0 mi · 2,072 people · home $423,800
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD8.8 mi · 10,308 people · home $286,700
- Solomons, MD9.1 mi · 2,650 people · home $436,800
- Drum Point, MD10.1 mi · 2,553 people · home $415,800
- Golden Beach, MD11.0 mi · 3,651 people · home $382,700
St. Leonard questions
Is St. Leonard, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Leonard scores better for retirees than 45% of Maryland towns and quieter than 91%. 6.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in St. Leonard?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Leonard is valued at $477,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $186,071, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in St. Leonard?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 13.8 inches of snow.
Does St. Leonard get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Leonard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. 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)