Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Leesburg
Leesburg, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,042
Population
51,192
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A charming Virginia community just up the river from DC.
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Located at the base of Catoctin Mountain in Northern Virginia, Leesburg combines small-town charm with metropolitan accessibility. The town's Historic District showcases well-preserved architecture and local businesses, while residential areas throughout the community offer various rental options from apartments to townhomes. Current rental rates average $2,051 for one-bedroom units and $2,284 for two-bedrooms. The downtown area features locally-owned shops and restaurants in restored historic buildings, while Lansdowne offers residential communities near shopping and recreation.
Leesburg's outdoor spaces include Ida Lee Park, spanning 141 acres with sports facilities, a recreation center, and an aquatics center. The park hosts the town's signature Flower and Garden Festival each spring. History buffs can explore Dodona Manor, the meticulously preserved home of General George C. Marshall. For commuters, the Dulles Greenway provides access to Washington D.C., while the Washington and Old Dominion Trail offers paved paths connecting to Arlington. The Federal Aviation Administration's Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center employs many area residents, contributing to the community of approximately 48,000.
Explore the City
You and furry friend would love a scenic walk at Battlefield Regional Park.
A Red Cedar golfer practices on the drive range.
Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival is the go to festival and biggest event in Downtown Leesburg.
Downtown Leesburg residents enjoy close proximity to a variety of stores and restaurants.
Beautiful brick historic Colonial home in Downtown Leesburg.
Residents love the W&OD Trail.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,445
Average: $150,945
Education
22,136
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,893
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leesburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Leesburg, VA is $1,962 for a studio, $2,033 for one bedroom, $2,263 for two bedrooms, and $2,581 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leesburg has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,033/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$5,266/month
5,169 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,379/month
2,048 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leesburg, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
606 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
601 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
506 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
428 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
974 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,432 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,067 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
874 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,801 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,533 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,432 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,411 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rust Nature Sanctuary
- Red Rock Wilderness Regional Park
- Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
- Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve
- Oatlands Historic House & Gardens
Military Bases
Airports
- Washington Dulles International
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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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.