At a Glance
Median Income
$69,271
$34,732 per capita
Home Value
$136,900
Zillow: $267,698
Median Rent
$740/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.6% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $69,271 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,732. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 853 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesburg is $136,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,698. Median rent is $740/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.5% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,188
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,271
Per Capita$34,732
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,887M
Avg Weekly Wage$862
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,900
Rent$740
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$267,698
Housing Units572
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Leesburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.