Living in Leesburg, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Leesburg has 49,171 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $145,205 (56% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $667,800, the median rent is $2,105/month.
Leesburg at a glance
- Population
- 49,171
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $145,205State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $667,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,105/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Leesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leesburg the median home value is $667,800, 101% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,105 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,062 a month in housing costs.
Leesburg median household income
The median household income in Leesburg is $145,205 and the income per person is $61,175. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Leesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,155
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.93
Leesburg demographics
- Population
- 49,171
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 16,660
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leesburg ›
Education in Leesburg
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Leesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Leesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | 49,171 | $145,205 | $667,800 | $2,105 |
| Belmont | 9,729 | $242,542 | $846,300 | $2,825 |
| Lansdowne | 12,328 | $168,731 | $774,300 | $2,365 |
| Goose Creek Village | 2,461 | $198,631 | $620,700 | $2,921 |
| Hamilton | 589 | $141,250 | $531,300 | $1,500 |
| One Loudoun | 3,309 | $241,250 | $876,700 | $3,053 |
| University Center | 3,923 | $120,533 | $507,500 | $2,094 |
| Broadlands | 14,353 | $241,042 | $896,900 | $2,694 |
| Ashburn | 46,026 | $154,978 | $699,300 | $2,455 |
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What is the median household income in Leesburg, VA?
The median household income in Leesburg is $145,205, 56% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $667,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Leesburg?
The median gross rent in Leesburg is $2,105 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Leesburg, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leesburg?
The median age in Leesburg is 36.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Leesburg?
The average commute to work in Leesburg is 25 minutes; 27.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leesburg?
The unemployment rate in Leesburg is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leesburg?
56.7% 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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