Leesburg, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Leesburg, FL Utility & Living Guide

Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of 2020, the population had exactly 27,000 residents..

Last updated: July 8, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$965/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$188,000
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Historical Archive & Municipal Lore

Leesburg, FL — Heritage, Historical Lore & Civic Curiosities

🏛️ Name Origins & Municipal Quirks: Named during 19th-century territorial surveys and postal route organization, commemorating early pioneer surveyor landmarks and regional topographic features across Leesburg.

🌿 Natural Wonders & Topography: Encompasses native river drainage basins, natural aquifer recharge belts, and indigenous woodland hammocks that historically supported frontier transit corridors.

🚂 Boomtown & Industrial Lore: Experienced rapid municipal acceleration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as regional rail spurs linked local agrarian, timber, and mercantile operations to national markets.

📜 Pioneer Migration Footprints: Early civilian migration was driven by federal homestead land grants and post-Civil War trade settlement, establishing close-knit civic districts and family farms.

⚡ Civic & Engineering Firsts: Pioneered early municipal road brick-paving, public school board foundations, and deep artesian utility networks during the progressive civic improvement era of the early 1900s.

🎲 Forgotten Curiosities & Regional Lore: Historic commercial thoroughfares retain distinctive turn-of-the-century masonry architecture, showcasing authentic regional frontier craftsmanship.

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Leesburg Electric Utility
🔥 Gas

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💧 Water

$45/mo

Leesburg Water Utility
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

City of Leesburg Solid Waste
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$965/mo
2 Bedrooms$1073/mo
3 Bedrooms$1341/mo
Median Home Price$188,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Leesburg offers a mix of historic homes and newer developments. Housing costs are rising but remain more affordable than nearby Orlando.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p>

Florida has no state income tax.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+12% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
Moderate with healthcare, retail, and tourism industries
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, infrastructure maintenance, affordable housing
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; most families rely on cars, but sidewalks are improving in newer areas.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
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    Splash Pad at Venetian Gardens
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    Leesburg Bike Trail
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    Discovery Gardens

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The Plantation at Leesburg offers golf course living, while neighborhoods near Venetian Gardens provide walkable access to parks and schools.

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Short-term rental restrictions apply in some neighborhoods. Water conservation measures are in place during dry seasons.

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📊 Leesburg — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$43,733
👤 Median Age
42.9
🏠 Homeownership Rate
55.6%
🔑 Renter Rate
44.4%
📉 Poverty Rate
18.5%
💼 Unemployment Rate
10.3%
📡 Internet Access
85.6%
🎓 College Educated
13.9%
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Leesburg, Florida — City Overview

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