At a Glance
Median Income
$47,506
$27,835 per capita
Home Value
$214,300
Zillow: $279,081
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
731/100K
5,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leesburg residents earn a median household income of $47,506 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,835. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesburg is $214,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,081. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Leesburg reports 731 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,075/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population28,461
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,506
Per Capita$27,835
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A
Home Value$214,300
Rent$1,169
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$279,081
Housing Units13,081
Rent Burden41.1%
Crime
F
Violent731/100K
Property5,075/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault510/100K
Burglary846/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation91 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Leesburg was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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