The Town FilesLeesburg, Georgia
City in Lee County · population 3,480 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $199,200
- Household income
- $79,460
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 34.6
Leesburg is a city of 3,480 people in Lee County, Georgia. The median home is worth $199,200, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 81% of Georgia towns, better for families than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Leesburg ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leesburg is worth $199,200, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $79,460, which is more affordable than 80% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,055 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leesburg | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $79,460 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leesburg
| People | Leesburg | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Leesburg
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 16, 2000 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on January 3, 2026.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 7,353 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,163 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Leesburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Leesburg
8 public schools with 6,129 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High School | 9-12 | 1,402 | 17.7 |
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | PK-2 | 836 | 13.3 |
| Lee County Middle School West | 6-8 | 763 | 14.4 |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | 3-5 | 736 | 16.0 |
| Lee County Middle School East | 6-8 | 667 | 14.2 |
| Lee County Primary School | PK-2 | 655 | 13.1 |
| Lee County Elementary School | 3-5 | 585 | 13.6 |
| Lee High School 9th Grade Campus | 8-12 | 485 | 13.9 |
Towns near Leesburg
- Albany, GA10.6 mi · 69,647 people · home $124,300
- Dawson, GA16.4 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
- Putney, GA18.2 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Americus, GA23.9 mi · 16,230 people · home $107,500
- Sylvester, GA24.1 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
- Cordele, GA28.0 mi · 10,220 people · home $121,500
Leesburg questions
Is Leesburg, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leesburg scores better for retirees than 49% of Georgia towns and quieter than 26%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Leesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Leesburg is valued at $199,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,460, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,055 a month.
What is the weather like in Leesburg?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Leesburg get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 16, 2000. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)