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Crime in Leesburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Leesburg. Key points include:
There were 855 total crimes in Leesburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesburg is 2,557.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesburg is 379.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesburg is 2,177.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Leesburg is 20.67% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Leesburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leesburg / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 855 | 2,557.2 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 127 | 379.8 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 12.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 19 | 56.8 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 90 | 269.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 728 | 2,177.4 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 95 | 284.1 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 581 | 1,737.7 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 155.5 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Leesburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Leesburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Leesburg is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Leesburg is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Leesburg is $277,247.
The median income in Leesburg is $52,880.
Leesburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Leesburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Leesburg | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Leesburg, FL Weather
The average high in Leesburg is 82.0° and the average low is 59.8°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Leesburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Leesburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Leesburg
The current population in Leesburg is 30,807. The population has increased 53.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,807 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 28,461 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 27,226 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 26,242 | 13.4% |
| 2020 | 23,142 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 22,672 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 22,243 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 21,853 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 21,570 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 21,209 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 20,915 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 20,627 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 20,463 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 20,230 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 20,138 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leesburg
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Leesburg is:
47.5% White with 14,643 White residents.
25.8% African American with 7,955 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 296 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 530 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 790 Two Or More residents.
21.2% Hispanic with 6,522 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Leesburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 25.8% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.2% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Leesburg
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Leesburg is 49.9% female with 15,369 female residents.
Leesburg is 50.1% male with 15,438 male residents.
| Gender | Leesburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leesburg for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Leesburg completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Leesburg completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Leesburg completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Leesburg completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Leesburg completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Leesburg completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Leesburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Leesburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Leesburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Leesburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Leesburg, Florida
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10.5% of households in Leesburg earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Leesburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Leesburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in Leesburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Leesburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Leesburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Leesburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Leesburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Leesburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Leesburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Leesburg | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.5% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
