St. Leonard: Economy & Jobs
$186,071 is the median household income in St. Leonard (1.4× higher than Calvert County median $133,922; 1.8× higher than Maryland median $104,408), with homes at a median value of $477,500. The surrounding county supports 22,676 jobs (avg $61,154).
- $100,846 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $186,071 — above the Maryland median ($104,407).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $47,110 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,750,867 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $100,846 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $214,293 |
| Median Household Income | $186,071 (vs Maryland $104,408) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $186,071 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 35% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 35.0% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 22,676 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,386,718,215 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $61,154 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,677,430 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 257 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 42 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 20.0% |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,733 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 18,683 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 978,835 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 15 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 24 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 23 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 51 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 66 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | North Beach Farmers Market NAFMNP |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 40 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CALVERT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $589,255,776 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,350.90 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 92,783 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 34.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 35.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 41.5 years (vs Maryland 39.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 14.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12