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Leesburg.
About
Life in Leesburg
If you're considering Leesburg, understand it's a genuine residential community in central Florida—not a vacation town, though it has some sports heritage and cultural amenities worth noting. The cost of living is moderate, with median home values around $228,600 and median rent at $1,258 monthly, which is reasonable for Florida. Jobs exist locally with a 5.0% unemployment rate, though many residents commute to the Orlando area (about 25 minutes on average), which can add wear to your day.
Leesburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+43.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Leesburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Leesburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (20.3%), and 15.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
28.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
48.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Leesburg
In Leesburg, rent runs 25% below the FL average, and home values are 36% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,711
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $273,975 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Leesburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Leesburg is 1.1 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Leesburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute26.1 min avg
How Leesburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Leesburg, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Leesburg runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
279.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,504.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Leesburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Leesburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Flash Flood | $2.8M |
| 2024 | 8 | Tropical Storm | $14.4M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,500 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.9M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2020 | 6 | Tornado | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Leesburg, is typically good — 342 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
342
per year
Moderate Days
17
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lake County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Leesburg has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 2.51" |
| Feb | 73°F | 52°F | 2.08" |
| Mar | 77°F | 56°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 83°F | 62°F | 2.04" |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.68" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 6.98" |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 5.88" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 6.63" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 5.21" |
| Oct | 85°F | 66°F | 2.62" |
| Nov | 77°F | 57°F | 1.76" |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.17" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Leesburg
Leesburg has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Lifestream Behavioral Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
The Villages Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · the Villages
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Leesburg
Leesburg's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Leesburg
Public · 2-year · 4,177 students · in-state tuition $3,292 · 35% graduate · median earnings $44,593 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 506 students · in-state tuition $54,256 · 59% graduate · median earnings $28,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Leesburg
Leesburg has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
69 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Leesburg
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main St., Leesburg
Cities Near Leesburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Leesburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Leesburg FAQ
Is Leesburg, Florida affordable?⌄
Leesburg's median rent is $1,258/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,880/year. Median home value is $228,600.
Is Leesburg, Florida safe?⌄
Leesburg's violent crime rate was 280 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1504 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Leesburg, Florida?⌄
Leesburg has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Leesburg, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Leesburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,258/month and median household income is $52,880/year. The median home value is $228,600. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Leesburg, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Leesburg is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from