About St. Leo
Set in the central part of Florida, St. Leo is a small town with an estimated population of 2,472.
Officially, St. Leo is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,946 residents per square mile.
📰 St. Leo News Today
- St. Leo commission votes down proposed 628-home development on Abbey Golf Course wtsp.com · May 13
- Saint Leo University, Town of St. Leo land nearly $3M in state budget Florida Politics · Jul 1
- St. Leo residents fight proposed 628-home development on Abbey Golf Course Tampa Bay 28 · May 11
- No. 1 A&T Opens 2026 Season in Florida Against No. 11 Saint Leo baylorbears.com · Feb 5
- Saint Leo University Expands Online Graduate Programs for Florida Working Professionals Yahoo Finance · Apr 16
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What Makes St. Leo Unique
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,472
Rank in state#276 of 411
Land area1.27 sq mi
Density1,946/sq mi
Coordinates28.3362, -82.2559