Life in Leesburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Leesburg over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Leesburg:
The population in Leesburg is 48,788.
The median home value in Leesburg is $838,678.
The median income in Leesburg is $140,668.
The cost of living in Leesburg is 142 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Leesburg is $1,980.
The unemployment rate in Leesburg is 2.9%.
The poverty rate in Leesburg is 7.6%.
The average high in Leesburg is 66.3° and the average low is 44.4°.
Crime in Leesburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Leesburg. Key points include:
There were 908 total crimes in Leesburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesburg is 1,829.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesburg is 255.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesburg is 1,573.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Leesburg is -13.66% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leesburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 908 | 1,829.7 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 127 | 255.9 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 34.3 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 94 | 189.4 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 781 | 1,573.8 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 38 | 76.6 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 715 | 1,440.8 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 56.4 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
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 Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Leesburg is 142 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Leesburg is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Leesburg is $838,678.
The median income in Leesburg is $140,668.
| Living Expense | Leesburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 227 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Leesburg is 66.3° and the average low is 44.4°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.8 inches of precipitation each year with 21.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Leesburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.1 |
I live in Leesburg and downtown Leesburg, Va is a historic district. Also we just had a bunch of crime due to the illegal hispanics who live in the cheap apartments. Shouldn't even be in the top 10 happiest places to live.
The current population in Leesburg is 48,788. The population has increased 19.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,788 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 48,465 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 48,223 | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 53,731 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 52,994 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 52,125 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 51,015 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 49,401 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 47,872 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 46,211 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 44,612 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 43,208 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 41,937 | 3.0% |
| 2010 | 40,713 | - |
56.0% White with 27,307 White residents.
9.9% African American with 4,848 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
10.4% Asian with 5,062 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 125 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 2,365 Two Or More residents.
18.5% Hispanic with 9,045 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Leesburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.0% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.9% | 18.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 18.5% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Leesburg is 49.9% female with 24,328 female residents.
Leesburg is 50.1% male with 24,460 male residents.
| Gender | Leesburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Leesburg completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Leesburg completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Leesburg completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Leesburg completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Leesburg completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Leesburg completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Leesburg completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Leesburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Leesburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Leesburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.3% of households in Leesburg earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Leesburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Leesburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Leesburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in Leesburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.4% of households in Leesburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Leesburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Leesburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.8% of households in Leesburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.5% of households in Leesburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Leesburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.4% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.8% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.5% | 16.9% | 12.6% |