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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Emma G.

The good and bad of living in Leesburg

Alright, I'm retired and Rent is about $1,980/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 48,788 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 183.9 per 100K. With a population of 48,788, Leesburg is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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Serenity H.

Top 5 things I love about Leesburg

OK so The median home value here is around $617,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $140,668, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. Public transit needs a lot of w...

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Bella Watson

Anyone work in healthcare in Leesburg?

OK so Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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houston_eva

Freelancing from Leesburg -experience?

I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 48,788, Leesburg is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spo...

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cincy_allison

Best and worst neighborhoods in Leesburg

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $617,700 on average. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $140,668, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $617,700, which is pretty steep. It's changin...

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Ella Harris

Healthcare options in Leesburg?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,980 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Bella Watson

Day-to-day life in Leesburg, VA

So, I'm originally from Kansas City and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,980/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for fami...

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Ella Harris

Best neighborhoods to rent in Leesburg?

Hi all, With a population of 48,788, Leesburg is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Ella W.

Rent in Leesburg getting crazy

First post here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Jacob Sanders

Best kept secrets of Leesburg, VA

What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Matthew

Best areas to explore in Leesburg?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Leesburg sits at 183.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,980/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any ...

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Angel Perez

Considering Leesburg vs St. Louis -help me decide

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Median household income is $140,668, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,980/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $140,668 in Leesburg. The median home value here is around $61...

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Ella W.

Remote worker thinking about Leesburg

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $140,668, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Grayson Taylor

Best kept secrets of Leesburg, VA

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 48,788 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Grayson Taylor

Best coffee shops in Leesburg?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $617,700, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $617,700 on average. Household incomes average around $140,668 in Leesburg. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Publi...

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