The Town FilesLeonardo, New Jersey
Community in Monmouth County · population 2,549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $450,700
- Household income
- $138,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.9
Leonardo is a community of 2,549 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $450,700, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 94% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 87% of New Jersey towns.
How Leonardo ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leonardo is worth $450,700, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $138,125, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,694 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leonardo | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,694 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $138,125 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Leonardo
| People | Leonardo | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 35.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Leonardo
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leonardo since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 16, 1955 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Monmouth County since 1996
Monmouth County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Monmouth County
Monmouth County had 274,000 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,560 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Leonardo itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Leonardo
2 public schools with 810 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Middle School | 6-8 | 541 | 9.2 |
| Leonardo Elementary School | K-5 | 269 | 10.8 |
Towns near Leonardo
- Middletown, NJ1.2 mi · 67,106 people · home $608,300
- Atlantic Highlands, NJ2.2 mi · 4,414 people · home $628,100
- Port Monmouth, NJ2.4 mi · 3,745 people · home $451,300
- North Middletown, NJ3.3 mi · 3,146 people · home $357,100
- Fairview, NJ3.9 mi · 3,731 people · home $622,600
- Highlands, NJ3.9 mi · 4,621 people · home $455,000
- Fair Haven, NJ4.1 mi · 6,269 people · home $992,200
- Red Bank, NJ4.9 mi · 12,936 people · home $504,900
Leonardo questions
Is Leonardo, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leonardo scores better for retirees than 28% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 44%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Leonardo?
The median owner-occupied home in Leonardo is valued at $450,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $138,125, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,694 a month.
What is the weather like in Leonardo?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 27.0 inches of snow.
Does Leonardo get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leonardo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 16, 1955. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)