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\nLeesburg, FL is a charming small town located in Central Florida. It is known for its old-fashioned charm with its cozy cafes and restaurants, lush parks and lakes, and unique local stores. Leesburg is close to many major attractions like Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and Daytona Beach. The cost of living in Leesburg is quite affordable compared to other cities, with 2 bedroom rent being around $1,320 versus the US average of $1,430. Grocery Cost Index in Leesburg is 99 versus 100 in the US as well. Major employers in Leesburg include Leesburg Regional Medical Center and Amazon Distribution Center. The city hosts several events throughout the year such as the Downtown Festival & Art Show and Saturday Morning Market. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy various activities such as swimming at Venetian Gardens or taking a stroll through Main Street Historic District which features many historical buildings that have been preserved over time.

Leesburg has an unemployment rate of 5.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Leesburg has seen the job market increase by 3.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 51.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Leesburg
- The Sales Tax Rate for Leesburg is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Leesburg is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Leesburg
- The average income of a Leesburg resident is $18,666 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Leesburg resident is $37,350 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLeesburg, FloridaUnited States
  5.36
  -10.2%-6.2%
  51.2%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $23,114$37,638
  $37,350$69,021
  $55,000$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.6%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  8.1%6.8%
  5.5%10.0%
  1.1%2.5%
  16.7%11.0%
  6.0%4.8%
  0.1%0.8%
  0.5%1.9%
  2.3%4.7%
  2.8%1.9%
  3.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.7%4.2%
  4.7%9.3%
  15.5%14.0%
  2.5%2.1%
  12.9%7.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  4.7%4.7%
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My city sits between Lakes Harris and Griffin as part of the St. John's river system it helped the city grow.Now we rest between the two top growing communitys in  More

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Due to poor wages for the working class most people have to work two jobs this includes both husband and wife therefore children lack supervision so the crime rate is  More

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Nice little town surrounded by lakes. Great if you are retired as the majority of the population is 60+. This is largely driven by The Villages (largest retirement  More

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