Leesburg, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,509 Population 715/sq mi density
$71,071 Median Income $26,837 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $266,778 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime/100K 392 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,071 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Leesburg, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,071
5% below
$26,837 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
39% below
Zillow: $266,778
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
61%
Rent
75%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leesburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $71,071 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,837. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 612 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leesburg is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,778. Median rent is $874/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Leesburg reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 392/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,509
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density715/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,071
Per Capita$26,837
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$874
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$266,778
Housing Units1,419
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property392/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,773/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation262 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Leesburg was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.366 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.