Leonard is a small town of 2,468 in Texas, with a median household income of $52,346
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leonard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Leonard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leonard city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.5
Leonard's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leonard costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leonard, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,004
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,346
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leonard's violent crime rate is 48.0 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.0 /100k
Property Crime
287.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leonard is served primarily by LEONARD ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leonard, TX
National Avg
School District
LEONARD ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leonard sees average highs of 57.8°F in January
and 97.1°F in July,
with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Leonard's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leonard roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,000 and median rent is $1,004/month.
Leonard's violent crime rate is 48.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leonard are operated by LEONARD ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leonard, TX has a population of 2,468, a median household income of $52,346, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Leonard averages 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leonard, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75452.
The population of Leonard, Texas is 2,468 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leonard: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $147,000, median household income $52,346, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leonard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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