Leesburg is a small town of 1,270 in Ohio, with a median household income of $71,700
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leesburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 88.5
Leesburg's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leesburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leesburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,700
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leesburg's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.1 /100k
Property Crime
727.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leesburg is served primarily by Fairfield Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leesburg, OH
National Avg
School District
Fairfield Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leesburg sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Leesburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leesburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is $715/month.
Leesburg's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 727.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leesburg are operated by Fairfield Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leesburg, OH has a population of 1,270, a median household income of $71,700, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Leesburg averages 38.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leesburg, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45135.
The population of Leesburg, Ohio is 1,270 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leesburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $71,700, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
