At a Glance
Median Income
$103,958
$35,869 per capita
Home Value
$168,900
Zillow: $334,187
Median Rent
$992/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
3,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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
3.4 / 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 $103,958 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,869. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesburg is $168,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,187. Median rent is $992/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Leesburg reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,171/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population801
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density3,081/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,958
Per Capita$35,869
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,900
Rent$992
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$334,187
Housing Units265
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property3,171/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation855 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Leesburg was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.