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Leesburg, FL


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Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg, Florida, in Lake county, is 35 miles NW of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Orlando metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Leesburg is home to some 15,956 residents.

The People and Families of Leesburg

In Leesburg, about 44% of adults are married. People in Leesburg have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Leesburg than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leesburg had a median family income of $33,250.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($30,164) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Leesburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Leesburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Leesburg was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Leesburg, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Leesburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Leesburg Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Leesburg Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Leesburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Leesburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Leesburg, FL

Comparing Leesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population97
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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