Living in Leesburg, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Leesburg has 998 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $56,875 (11% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $182,500, the median rent is $588/month.
Leesburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leesburg at a glance
- Population
- 998
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $182,500State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $588/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Leesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Alabama median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Leesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leesburg the median home value is $182,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
Leesburg median household income
The median household income in Leesburg is $56,875 and the income per person is $26,724. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Leesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 557
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 40.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.02
40.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Leesburg has many vacation and second homes.
Leesburg demographics
- Population
- 998
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leesburg ›
Education in Leesburg
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Leesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Leesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | 998 | $56,875 | $182,500 | $588 |
| Sand Rock | 868 | $73,333 | $218,800 | — |
| Centre | 3,700 | $44,664 | $158,400 | $594 |
| Collinsville | 1,781 | $31,652 | $59,000 | $545 |
| Coats Bend | 1,630 | $70,409 | $149,600 | — |
| Ballplay | 842 | $47,837 | $145,300 | — |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,629 | $52,500 | $204,800 | $642 |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,120 | $80,362 | $158,300 | — |
| Tidmore Bend | 1,192 | $60,729 | $162,500 | $1,257 |
More for people moving to Leesburg
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What is the median household income in Leesburg, AL?
The median household income in Leesburg is $56,875, 11% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leesburg?
The median home value in Leesburg is $182,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Leesburg?
The median gross rent in Leesburg is $588 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Leesburg, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Alabama median.
What is the median age in Leesburg?
The median age in Leesburg is 33.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Leesburg?
The average commute to work in Leesburg is 21 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leesburg?
The unemployment rate in Leesburg is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leesburg?
14.8% of adults in Leesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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