At a Glance
Median Income
$53,472
$32,741 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
Zillow: $246,753
Median Rent
$785/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
584/100K
4,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Leesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leesburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leesburg residents earn a median household income of $53,472 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,741. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesburg is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,753. Median rent is $785/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Leesburg reports 584 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,966/100K. The murder rate is 97.4/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population813
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$32,741
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$785
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$246,753
Housing Units493
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent584/100K
Property4,966/100K
Murder97.4/100K
Assault487/100K
Burglary1,168/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation589 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Leesburg was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.