Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
33%
Leesburg
Leesburg, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,303
Population
37,536
Renter Mix
41% Rent
The Lakefront City teeming with historic character
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Lakeside
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Suburban
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Located roughly midway between Ocala and Orlando, Leesburg offers residents suburban amenities along with a small-town sense of community. Leesburg fosters this sense of community with an array of year-round events and festivals like the Leesburg Art Festival, Black Heritage Festival, Bikefest, Mardi Gras, and the 4th of July and Christmas celebrations.
Leesburg’s historic downtown area strewn along Main Street adds to the city’s sense of small-town charm. Nicknamed the “Lakefront City,” Leesburg boasts access to sprawling lakes such as Lake Griffith, Lake Harris, and Lake Denham, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Many of the city’s rentals are located in the central and northern portions of the community, including modern apartments, townhomes, and houses nestled along quiet tree-lined avenues. Florida’s Turnpike connects Leesburg to the rest of Central Florida and beyond.
Explore the City
Aerial of Park Hill Home to Multicolored Ranch-Style Home in Sunnyside.
Hillside Neighborhood Which Homes One And Two Story Homes With Attached Garages
Aerial of Crestridge At Leesburg is Home to an Assortment of Spanish-Style Homes In Sunnyside
Aerial of Arbormere on Lake Harris is a Large Home Community on the Water in Sunnyside. nnyside.
Ranch Homes With Large Lots On Lake Harris in Sunnyside
John Deere Everglades Equipment Group
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,955
Average: $61,429
Education
7,940
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,633
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leesburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Leesburg, FL is $902 for a studio, $1,306 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,665 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leesburg has decreased by -8.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,306/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,997/month
1,591 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,478/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leesburg, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
879 Students
Beverly Shores Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
822 Students
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
837 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,641 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Lake Griffin State Park
- Seminole State Forest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.