Living in Leesburg, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Leesburg has 30,807 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $52,880 (29% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $228,600, the median rent is $1,258/month.
Leesburg at a glance
- Population
- 30,807
- Median age
- 46.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $52,880State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $228,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,258/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Leesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Leesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leesburg the median home value is $228,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Leesburg median household income
The median household income in Leesburg is $52,880 and the income per person is $30,328. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Leesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,883
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.35
Leesburg demographics
- Population
- 30,807
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 12,833
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leesburg ›
Education in Leesburg
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Leesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Leesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | $228,600 | $1,258 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | $405,600 | — |
| Yalaha | 1,404 | $121,027 | $489,400 | — |
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 2,153 | $95,833 | $387,200 | $1,632 |
| Mascotte | 7,949 | $83,878 | $304,300 | $1,529 |
| Groveland | 22,012 | $100,226 | $365,800 | $1,732 |
| Wildwood | 17,608 | $76,552 | $451,600 | $1,519 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | $382,400 | $1,221 |
| Center Hill | 1,304 | $68,375 | $228,000 | $1,094 |
More for people moving to Leesburg
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What is the median household income in Leesburg, FL?
The median household income in Leesburg is $52,880, 29% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $228,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Leesburg?
The median gross rent in Leesburg is $1,258 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is Leesburg, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Leesburg?
The median age in Leesburg is 46.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Leesburg?
The average commute to work in Leesburg is 26 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leesburg?
The unemployment rate in Leesburg is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leesburg?
21.3% 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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