At a Glance
Median Income
$140,668
$59,682 per capita
Home Value
$617,700
Zillow: $851,239
Median Rent
$1,980/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
1,580/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
9.4% 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+
3.8 / 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 $140,668 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,682. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,735 business establishments, including 863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesburg is $617,700 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $851,239. Median rent is $1,980/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Leesburg reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,580/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population48,788
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density3,878/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,668
Per Capita$59,682
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$44,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631
Housing
A
Home Value$617,700
Rent$1,980
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$851,239
Housing Units16,902
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property1,580/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death3,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation302 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Leesburg was founded in 1758.
The median home in Leesburg was built in 1992.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.