Leesburg is one of Northern Virginia’s most distinctive communities because it has managed to grow without losing its historic identity. Founded in 1758, the town’s brick sidewalks and preserved architecture create a genuine sense of place, while modern restaurants, boutiques, breweries, and businesses keep downtown lively.
Historic Downtown Leesburg is the community’s social and cultural center. Residents can spend an afternoon browsing boutiques, visiting galleries, grabbing dinner, or simply walking the historic streets. The town also offers access to an impressive collection of nearby historic properties, including Morven Park, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens, Ball’s Bluff Battlefield, and the George C. Marshall home.
Beyond downtown, Loudoun County’s wine and farm country takes over. Vineyards, breweries, equestrian properties, farm markets, and scenic country roads make weekend recreation particularly easy.
Leesburg also has plenty of practical appeal, with established neighborhoods, newer communities, schools, parks, shopping, and access to the broader Dulles-area economy. It’s an especially strong fit for buyers who want a community with personality rather than a purely suburban environment.
48,788 people live in Leesburg, where the median age is 35.6 and the average individual income is $59,682. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Leesburg, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including El Plan Nuestro Bakery, Crimson Coward, and Baskin-Robbins.
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| Dining | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.22 miles | 5 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.25 miles | 4 reviews | 2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.26 miles | 34 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.3 miles | 68 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.36 miles | 5 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.36 miles | 118 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.19 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.32 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.36 miles | 15 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.09 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 98 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Leesburg has 16,767 households, with an average household size of 2.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Leesburg do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 48,788 people call Leesburg home. The population density is 3,877 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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