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Leesburg, Virginia

Introduction to Leesburg, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun county, is 15 miles NW of Reston, Virginia (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. Part of the surrounding Washington metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Leesburg is home to some 28,311 residents.

Leesburg History

Leesburg was founded sometime before 1755 by Nicholas Minor. He bought land near the intersection of Potomac Ridge Road and Old Carolina Road and built a tavern. Though growth was very slow, Nicholas Minor named settlements around the tavern "George Town". The village started developing after the establishment of a Court House in the area in 1758. In the same year the Virginia General Assembly officially established the town of Leesburg.

Leesburg and nearby Attractions

  • Dodona Manor
  • Morven Park
  • Oatlands Plantation
  • White's Ferry
  • Exeter Plantation
  • Leesburg Animal Park

Things To Do In Leesburg

Leesburg’s Historic District is mentioned in the National Register of Historic Places. It is acknowledged to be among the most picturesque and best preserved downtowns in Virginia. Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail stretches over a distance of 45 miles and is popular among joggers, bikers, and hikers. The Rust Manor House and Nature Sanctuary, located towards the west of Leesburg, has a mansion as well as a nature reserve.

Leesburg Transportation

Flights can be availed from Washington Dulles International Airport.

Leesburg Higher Education

George Mason University, Montgomery College, and Frederick Community College offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Leesburg Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 6%Leesburg Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Leesburg People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Leesburg College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Leesburg Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Leesburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Leesburg, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime75

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