Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Leesylvania is a small city in Virginia with a population of 22,848. Residents earn $137,460 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Leesylvania receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Leesylvania stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Leesylvania is $137,460, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Leesylvania among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Leesylvania is $508,800, making it a premium housing market at 80% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,278 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Leesylvania is a highly educated community — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Leesylvania enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 66.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| 149% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,460 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,139 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,239 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,547 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,632 |
| Restaurants | 828 |
| Healthcare | 1,009 |
| Retail | 1,185 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.19% |
| Commute Time | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $508,800 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $507,450 |
| Median List Price | $507,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $194 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,278 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.19% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,613/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,009 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6083°N, 77.2829°W |
| County FIPS | 51153 |
Winner: Democrat by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.9% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,956/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,009 |
| Restaurants | 828 |
| Retail Stores | 1,185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |