Leonard is a tiny village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 352 people and two associated neighborhoods, Leonard is the 597th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Leonard was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic villages in the country. Leonard real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Leonard house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Leonard is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Leonard is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Leonard who work in teaching (16.18%), office and administrative support (11.03%), and management occupations (10.29%). Also of interest is that Leonard has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Leonard is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Leonard’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Leonard, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.59 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Leonard is a small village, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The citizens of Leonard are among the most well-educated in the nation: 40.18% of adults in Leonard have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Leonard in 2022 was $39,811, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $159,244 for a family of four. The people who call Leonard home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Leonard residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Leonard include German, Polish, Irish, English, and French. The most common language spoken in Leonard is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
