The Town FilesLeesburg, Virginia
Town in Loudoun County · population 48,250 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $667,800
- Household income
- $145,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 36.1
Leesburg is a town of 48,250 people in Loudoun County, Virginia. The median home is worth $667,800, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for young professionals than 88% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 87% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 80% of Virginia towns.
How Leesburg ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leesburg is worth $667,800, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $145,205, which is more affordable than 24% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $2,105 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leesburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $667,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $2,105 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $145,205 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Leesburg
| People | Leesburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.6% | — |
| Work from home | 27.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in Leesburg
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 2004 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2002.
Severe weather in Loudoun County since 1996
Loudoun County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Loudoun County
Loudoun County had 198,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,788 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Leesburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Leesburg
24 public schools with 15,477 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | 9-12 | 1,749 | 13.9 |
| Heritage High | PK-12 | 1,508 | 10.8 |
| Tuscarora High | PK-12 | 1,437 | 11.1 |
| Loudoun County High | 9-12 | 1,406 | 11.7 |
| Belmont Ridge Middle | 6-8 | 1,071 | 14.5 |
| Harper Park Middle | 6-8 | 880 | 12.2 |
| J. Lupton Simpson Middle | 6-8 | 874 | 12.1 |
| Smart's Mill Middle | 6-8 | 869 | 11.4 |
| Frances Hazel Reid Elementary | PK-5 | 641 | 12.6 |
| John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary | PK-5 | 615 | 13.1 |
| Cool Spring Elementary | PK-5 | 601 | 12.0 |
| Catoctin Elementary | PK-5 | 590 | 12.3 |
Towns near Leesburg
- Lansdowne, VA4.3 mi · 12,427 people · home $774,300
- Belmont, VA4.3 mi · 10,268 people · home $846,300
- Broadlands, VA6.8 mi · 14,021 people · home $896,900
- University Center, VA6.8 mi · 3,969 people · home $507,500
- Ashburn, VA7.2 mi · 46,349 people · home $699,300
- Moorefield, VA8.3 mi · 4,421 people · home $800,200
- Poolesville, MD8.3 mi · 5,742 people · home $752,300
- Purcellville, VA8.4 mi · 8,929 people · home $654,200
Leesburg questions
Is Leesburg, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leesburg scores better for retirees than 20% of Virginia towns and quieter than 16%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Leesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Leesburg is valued at $667,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $145,205, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,105 a month.
What is the weather like in Leesburg?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.5 inches of snow.
Does Leesburg get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)