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Leesburg, Florida

Introduction to Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg, Florida, in Lake county, is 35 miles NW of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Leesburg is home to some 15,956 residents.

Leesburg History

Evander Mclver Lee, the first permanent settler in Leesburg, came to this area in 1857. He was followed by his brothers. Calvin Lee, is said to have given this city its present name. The city was incorporated in 1875. Leesburg was a major area of watermelon production in the early years of the twentieth century. Its inhabitants began the tradition of organizing an annual watermelon festival in the year 1930. The festival continued to be organized until the production of watermelons came down significantly. At present, Leesburg is a popular retirement destination.

Leesburg and nearby Attractions

  • Berry Park
  • Canal Street Trail
  • Canal Street Field
  • Corrine Williams Park
  • Herlong Park
  • Fountain Lake Park
  • Leesburg Historic Museum
  • Monkey Island
  • Magnolia Trail
  • Palmetto Street Complex
  • Mate-Morris House
  • Town Square Park
  • Sleepy hollow Recreation Complex

Leesburg Activities

The city is dotted with a number of parks which offer a variety of leisure activities. Residents and tourists enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, golf, tennis, camping and other relaxing activities throughout the year.

Leesburg Transportation

Air travel services can be found at Orlando International Airport and Leesburg Regional Airport.

Leesburg Higher Education

The city is served by Lake-Sumter Community College.

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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