Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Entertainment (6) F
Melon Patch Theatre
Theatre Arts
Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum
Museum
Leesburg High School Stadium
Stadium
Pat Thomas Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (11) F
Frank's Place
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Susan Street Sports Complex
Park
Leesburg Recreational Complex
Park
Bourlay Historic Nature Park
Park
Berry Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Towne Square Park
Park
Stan & Marge Kaminski Park
Park
Durand Garden
Park
Bonaire Park
Park
Herlong Park
Park
Venetian Gardens
Park
John L. Johnson Park
Park
Ski Beach
Park
Singletary Park
Park
Lake Griffin State Park Playground
Playground
Lake Griffin State Park
Park
Sabal Bluff Preserve
Park
Shops (15) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Leesburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Leesburg is 93/100 - which is 5% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Leesburg crime rates are 2,480 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,128 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
352 crimes per 100k C-
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employment F

The median income in Leesburg is $38,026 - which is 22% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$38,026 F
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Leesburg Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Leesburg Police Department
Police
Leesburg Police Department
Police
Leesburg Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Leesburg Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
UF Health Leesburg Hospital
Hospital
Lake County Fire Department District 6 Station 5
Fire Station
Fruitland Park Police Department
Police
Fruitland Park Fire and Rescue Station
Fire Station
Leesburg Fire / Rescue Station 70
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Leesburg home prices are $160,000 - which is 4% lower than Florida
Home Price
$160,000 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D+

The Leesburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (13) B-
St Paul Catholic School
Beverly Shores Elementary School
Lake Montessori School
Carver Middle School
First Academy-Leesburg
Better Life Academy
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Lake Academy Leesburg
Oak Park Middle School
Leesburg Elementary School
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Fruitland Park Elementary School
High Schools (6) A
His Royal Christian Academy
First Academy-Leesburg
Better Life Academy
Leesburg High School
Lake Academy Leesburg
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ratings C-

Leesburg has an overall rating of 61% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes C
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Fun Things to Do in Leesburg, FL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) If you're taking a trip to Leesburg soon, there are lots of options for fun activities and attractions that everyone in the family will enjoy.

When you want to stay in the great outdoors, Venetian Gardens Park is the perfect choice. The area has lots of walking trails so you ca ...Read More n stroll by the lake and see the beautiful trees and flowers that make the area particularly beautiful. Lake Griffin State Park is ideal for outdoor activities as well, and there's lots of space for you to jog or ride your bike.

Herlong Park is another popular attraction, since it's an historic landmark and gives you even more time outdoors. Main Street Antiques can also provide you with historic items and vintage decorations to make your home space one of a kind. After a long day of enjoying the great outdoors, A and J Massage is another popular attraction; the staff is friendly and you'll get a massage that will relax and soothe your muscles. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Leesburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Susan Street Sports Complex
      Leesburg Recreational Complex
      Bourlay Historic Nature Park
      Berry Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Towne Square Park
      Stan & Marge Kaminski Park
      Durand Garden

      Entertainment

      Melon Patch Theatre
      Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum
      Leesburg High School Stadium
      Pat Thomas Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Frank's Place

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Leesburg? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Leesburg.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Leesburg? The cost of living in Leesburg is 93/100 - which is 5% lower than Florida.
      Leesburg
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Leesburg? Leesburg crime rates are 2,480, which are 36% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,480 per 100k people

      7% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      7% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -46%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Leesburg? The median income in Leesburg is $38,026 which is 22% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $38,02631% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,15226% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Leesburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UF Health Leesburg Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Leesburg home prices? Leesburg home prices are $160,000 - which is 4% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $160,00013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9262% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Leesburg have good schools? The Leesburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Leesburg a good place to live? Leesburg has an overall rating of 61% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      8 total surveys

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