Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Leesville
Leesville, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$718
Population
5,893
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Relish small-town living in Sportsman’s Paradise
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Located in the heart of western Louisiana, Leesville is the parish seat of Vernon. Home to Fort Johnson and the Joint Readiness Center, Leesville continues to experience rapid growth. Leesville is affectionately referred to as “the best hometown in the world” by locals, for its strong sense of community, vibrant downtown area, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Leesville residents bond over a variety of popular events, including West Louisiana Forestry Festival, Leesville Lions Club Rodeo, Mayfest, Witch Way to Main Street, Derby Daze, West Louisiana BBQ Cook-off, Gumbo Cook-off, and Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival. Downtown Leesville is the site of many community events in addition to a recurring farmers market, diverse retailers and restaurants, and historic buildings.
Situated in Sportsman’s Paradise, Leesville is accessible to Toledo Bend State Park, Kitsatchie National Forest, and an array of golf courses, offering plenty of options for activities like hiking, biking, camping, fishing, birding, golfing, and so much more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,299
Average: $52,110
Education
1,144
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,123
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leesville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Leesville, LA is $656 for a studio, $718 for one bedroom, $914 for two bedrooms, and $1,075 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leesville has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$718/month
616 Sq Ft
House
$1,263/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
West Leesville Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-5
706 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
368 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
447 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
457 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
884 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
457 Students
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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.