Leesburg, Virginia

Quick Statistics

Leesburg is a community in Loudoun County, Virginia, home to about 49,171 people spread across 12.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $60,581 a year, and a typical home is worth about $667,800. About 62.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.

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49,171
Total Population
▲ up 15% since 2012
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12.58 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$60,581
Median Personal Income
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$667,800
Median Home Value
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62.6%
College Educated
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94.8%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 3.5 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Leesburg ranks number 19 of 681 in population, number 81 in median household income, number 69 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Leesburg typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 21 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Leesburg
# Town Distance Population
1.Lansdowne, VA4.3 mi.12,328
2.Belmont, VA4.3 mi.9,729
3.Hamilton, VA6.0 mi.589
4.Broadlands, VA6.8 mi.14,353
5.University Center, VA6.8 mi.3,923
6.Ashburn, VA7.2 mi.46,026
7.Poolesville, MD8.3 mi.5,764
8.Purcellville, VA8.4 mi.8,973
Frequently Asked Questions About Leesburg

What is the population of Leesburg, Virginia?
Leesburg has a population of about 49,171 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Leesburg, Virginia in?
Leesburg is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in Leesburg, Virginia?
The median home value in Leesburg is about $667,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Leesburg, Virginia?
The median personal income in Leesburg is about $60,581 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Leesburg, Virginia?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded in Loudoun County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Leesburg, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 21 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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