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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Easton

Just moved to Leesburg, any tips?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $47,506, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

3 replies 27 upvotes moving
Mackenzie Watson

Biggest downsides of living in Leesburg?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $47,506 in Leesburg. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Leesburg? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Easton

Leesburg is underrated, change my mind

Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 731.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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phoenix_gabriel

Rent vs buy in Leesburg -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 16 months ago and Median household income is $47,506, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $214,300 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,461 people. Household incomes average around $47,506 i...

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Mackenzie K.

Things Leesburg needs to improve

Random thought, I'm a 31-year-old physical therapist and Homes are going for about $214,300 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the ...

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phoenix_gabriel

Freelancing from Leesburg -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 2 years and The median home value here is around $214,300, wh

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Isabella Flores

Top 5 things I love about Leesburg

Hi all, Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Silas R.

What to expect moving to Leesburg?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $214,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $214,300 on average. Household incomes average around $47,506 in Leesburg. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any...

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Easton

How are the schools in Leesburg?

Random thought, With a population of 28,461, Leesburg is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 731.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

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Matthew Diaz

Leesburg is underrated, change my mind

So, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $47,506 in Leesburg. With a population of 28,461, Leesburg is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is d...

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Willow Castillo

Leesburg job market vs Dallas

Alright, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,169 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 731.1 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. TIA! Cost of living is definitely r...

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Isabella Flores

Most overrated things about Leesburg

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,169 for rent here. What are your go-to spots?

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Silas R.

Moving to Leesburg with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,461 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Matthew Diaz

Anyone work in healthcare in Leesburg?

Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Wesley S.

Freelancing from Leesburg -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $214,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 28,461, Leesburg is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. T...

15 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Silas R.

Things Leesburg needs to improve

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 731.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,169 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned?

7 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Mackenzie Watson

Best companies to work for in Leesburg?

Random thought, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $47,506 in Leesburg. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 731.1 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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