Leesburg, Florida

About Leesburg

Leesburg, FL is a thriving city located in central Florida counting 37,815 people who proudly call it home.

Leesburg holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 39.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 961 residents per square mile.

📰 Leesburg News Today

• David Jolly wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Republican Byron Donalds WLRN · Aug 18
• No injuries after gunfire erupts near Leesburg home, deputies say WKMG · Aug 15
• Elizabeth Leigh "Schuler" Mullen Obituary (2026) - Leesburg, FL - Page-Theus Funeral Home & Cremation Services Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• This Is the Fastest-growing Retirement Town in the U.S.—and You Can Live Here on Half the Average Retirement Budget Travel + Leisure · Jul 29
• Man killed in shooting during confrontation at Leesburg home WFTV · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Leesburg Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Leesburg — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 37,815.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Leesburg

• BEVERLY SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
• LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
• OAK PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
• RIMES EARLY LEARNING & LITERACY CENTER
• TREADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Uf Health Leesburg Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Lifestream Behavioral Center · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Leesburg

🏘️ Nearby Communities