City safety & data profile

LeesburgVA

Leesburg, VA is a 51K-resident city in Loudoun County with a median household income of $145,205.

Loudoun County, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Leesburg, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Leesburg has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $667,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

51K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$145,205
Median income
$667,800
Median home
6.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Leesburg

Leesburg posts a median household income higher than 92% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Leesburg area.

Top 8%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Leesburg

Where Leesburg income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$145,205 Top 8% higher than 92% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Leesburg, VA beyond the headline numbers

Leesburg sits inside Loudoun County, Virginia, at roughly 39.12°N, -77.56°W. Population 51,209, $145,205 median household income. Median home value $667,800, median rent $2,105. Poverty rate 6.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Leesburg's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.5%, then obesity at 31.5%. 1 hospital in/around Leesburg, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Leesburg from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
51,209
Leesburg
Median Income
$145,205
+114% vs avg
Median Home Value
$667,800
+193% vs avg
Median Age
36.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Loudoun County) - Leesburg's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
433K+33%
Median Income
$181,765+49%
Median Home Value
$743,800+70%
Poverty Rate
4.2%+17%
Unemployment
3.3%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Leesburg, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,105/mo
Poverty Rate
6.6% -54% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 56.7%
Work From Home 27.7%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 56%
African American 8.9%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.5%
Obesity
31.5%
High Blood Pressure
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
20.4%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11%
Current Smoking
9.8%
Current Asthma
9.7%
Diabetes
9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.8%
Annual Checkup 77.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.2%
Stroke
2.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
LEESBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Leesburg, VA? ▼
Leesburg, VA has a population of 51,209 people, located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
What is the median household income in Leesburg? ▼
The median household income in Leesburg, VA is $145,205 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.6%.
What is the median home value in Leesburg? ▼
The median home value in Leesburg, VA is $667,800. Median rent is $2,105/month.
What are the top health concerns in Leesburg? ▼
The top health indicators in Leesburg include Short Sleep Duration (31.5%), Obesity (31.5%), High Blood Pressure (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Leesburg? ▼
Leesburg has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Leesburg? ▼
The median age in Leesburg, VA is 36.1 years. 56.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Leesburg, VA is located in Loudoun County, Virginia. With a population of 51K and a $145,205 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Leesburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Leesburg's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Leesburg area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Leesburg against Virginia peers on any ranking lens. Explore Virginia

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Loudoun County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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