What are the schools like in Leesburg, FL?

Leesburg is served primarily by LAKE. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Leesburg?

The median household income in Leesburg, FL is $43,733 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Leesburg, FL?

Leesburg has an average high temperature of 69.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches.

Leesburg, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leesburg, FL affordable or expensive?

Leesburg's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leesburg is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,000 and the median rent is $1,073 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leesburg, FL?

Leesburg has a violent crime rate of 379.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2177.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leesburg, FL a Good Place to Live?

Leesburg is a small city of 27,226 in Florida, with a median household income of $43,733 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Leesburg stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leesburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.1

Leesburg's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leesburg costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Leesburg, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,073	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,733	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Leesburg's violent crime rate is 379.8 per 100,000 residents — 0% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

379.8 /100k

Property Crime

2177.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Leesburg is served primarily by LAKE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leesburg, FL	National Avg
School District	LAKE	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leesburg sees average highs of 69.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Leesburg, FL
Average High — January	69.9°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Leesburg, FL	National Avg
Population	27,226	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	27.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Okahumpka, FL 2 mi Yalaha, FL 5 mi Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 7 mi Mascotte, FL 8 mi Groveland, FL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Leesburg

Leesburg, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

34748 34762 34788

Leesburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leesburg, FL affordable or expensive?

Leesburg's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Leesburg roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $188,000 and median rent is $1,073/month.

What is the crime rate in Leesburg, FL?

Leesburg's violent crime rate is 379.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2177.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leesburg?

Public schools in Leesburg are operated by LAKE. The district has 31 elementary, 9 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leesburg, FL a good place to live?

Leesburg, FL has a population of 27,226, a median household income of $43,733, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Leesburg?

Leesburg averages 69.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leesburg?

Leesburg, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 34748, 34762, 34788.

What is the population of Leesburg?

The population of Leesburg, Florida is 27,226 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leesburg?

Key numbers for living in Leesburg: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $188,000, median household income $43,733, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.