The Town FilesLeesburg, Florida
City in Lake County · population 27,000 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,600
- Household income
- $52,880
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 46.2
Leesburg is a city of 27,000 people in Lake County, Florida. The median home is worth $228,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Florida towns.
How Leesburg ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leesburg is worth $228,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $52,880, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,258 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leesburg | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,258 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $52,880 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Leesburg
| People | Leesburg | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Leesburg
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 48.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 15, 1987 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 117,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,106 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Leesburg itself the ACS puts it at 10.5%.
Public schools in Leesburg
7 public schools with 5,684 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,774 | 22.2 |
| TREADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 893 | 16.8 |
| LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 871 | 18.1 |
| CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 724 | 16.8 |
| BEVERLY SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 616 | 15.0 |
| OAK PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 558 | 18.6 |
| RIMES EARLY LEARNING & LITERACY CENTER | PK-2 | 248 | 10.3 |
Towns near Leesburg
- Mascotte, FL7.7 mi · 6,609 people · home $304,300
- Groveland, FL8.1 mi · 18,505 people · home $365,800
- Wildwood, FL8.8 mi · 15,730 people · home $451,600
- Fruitland Park, FL9.4 mi · 8,325 people · home $382,400
- Tavares, FL9.5 mi · 19,003 people · home $254,500
- Bushnell, FL13.1 mi · 3,047 people · home $67,600
- Minneola, FL13.2 mi · 13,843 people · home $420,800
- The Villages, FL13.7 mi · 79,077 people · home $400,100
Leesburg questions
Is Leesburg, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leesburg scores better for retirees than 39% of Florida towns and quieter than 51%. 28.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Leesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Leesburg is valued at $228,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,880, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,258 a month.
What is the weather like in Leesburg?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 48.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Leesburg get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 15, 1987. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)