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Leesburg, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Highland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,188 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$69,271 Median Income $34,732 per capita
$136,900 Home Value $252,299 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,271 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,900 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Leesburg, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,271
8% below
$34,732 per capita
Home Value
$136,900
51% below
Zillow: $252,299
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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)

Income
92%
Home Value
49%
Rent
64%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
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 $69,271 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,732. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% 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 $252,299. 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.

Safety & Crime

Leesburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,982/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,188
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,271
Per Capita$34,732
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,887M
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,900
Rent$740
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$252,299
Housing Units572
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,982/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary917/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.