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Leesburg, GA

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Population
3,597
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
254 ft
Median Home Value
$199,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$79,460
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Leesburg

Leesburg is a quiet, family-friendly small town in southwest Georgia that serves as the county seat of Lee County. With a population of around 3,500, it offers newcomers a relaxed pace and a close-knit Southern community. The town has roots dating back to its railroad beginnings in the 1870s alongside important local civil rights history. Today, it mostly attracts people looking for quiet neighborhoods, generous yard space, and a slower rhythm of daily life.

Lee County High School Building, Leesburg

A major draw for relocating families is the Lee County school system, which has a strong regional reputation. Most residents make the short drive down U.S. 19 into neighboring Albany for work, healthcare facilities, and shopping, returning home to Leesburg's peaceful surroundings at the end of the day. Free time often revolves around school sports, local church events, and fishing or kayaking along Kinchafoonee Creek and the Flint River.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+99.1ratingLow PopulationA+97.1rating

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