Leesburg Living
Leesburg is one of my favorite places in western Loudoun County—this town has changed a bunch and I absolutely love it. Average sales price runs about $880K with everything from $400K-$500K townhomes to $1.3M-$1.5M new construction. Historic Old Town Leesburg dates to 1758 with charming 1700s-1800s buildings, King Street Oyster Bar, Lightfoot Restaurant, farmers markets, Paxton Manor haunted house. You've got Leesburg Premium Outlets with 100+ designer stores, Ida Lee Park on 180 acres, River Creek golf course community, Lansdowne gated neighborhood backing to Potomac River. Loudoun County has the #1 median income in America at $180K per household, amazing schools, data center jobs in nearby Ashburn. You're 20 minutes from Silver Line metro connecting to Tysons, Reston, Dulles Airport. If you want that perfect Virginia small-town charm with modern conveniences, Leesburg's worth serious consideration.
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Leesburg, VA Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $947K |
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| Lowest Price | $140K |
| Highest Price | $7M |
| Total Listings | 135 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 67 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $323 |
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Leesburg Highlights
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01Historic Old Town founded 1758 with 1700s-1800s buildings, King Street Oyster Bar, Lightfoot, outdoor dining, farmers markets.
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02Loudoun County #1 median income in America at $180K per household, richest county in the United States.
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03Premium Outlets with 100+ designer stores, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, major shopping destination.
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04Average $880K homes: $400K-$500K townhomes to $1.5M new construction, exclusive Lansdowne and River Creek communities.
About Leesburg
Leesburg sits in western Loudoun County and was founded in 1758. This town has changed a bunch over the years and is absolutely one of my favorite places. Historic Old Town Leesburg features charming buildings from the 1700s and 1800s with rich Civil War, early American, and Native American history.
- Loudoun County has the #1 median household income in America at $180K, the richest county in the United States with mostly dual-income households.
- Old Town Leesburg has King Street Oyster Bar (super popular), Lightfoot Restaurant, local shops, outdoor dining, farmers markets, Loudoun Museum, Town Hall.
- Leesburg Premium Outlets features 100+ designer stores including Ralph Lauren, Nike, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, major tourist destination (avoid Black Friday at all costs).
- Average sales price runs about $880K with options from $400K-$500K townhomes to $1.3M-$1.5M new construction and exclusive gated communities.
- Lansdowne is a gated community 10 miles east of Leesburg backing to the Potomac River with golf course, Santana Moss's favorite neighborhood, homes $1.3M+.
- River Creek is a gated golf course community with single-families $1.3M-$1.5M, walking trails along the river, fall foliage views.
- You're 20 minutes from the Silver Line metro in Ashburn connecting to Tysons, Reston, Dulles Airport, DC, convenient public transit option though you'll need a car for daily life.
- Loudoun County Public Schools are one of the best systems in all of Virginia with excellent academics and facilities.

Amenities & Things to Do
Leesburg has literally everything—shopping, dining, parks, entertainment, healthcare. People who move here hardly ever leave, averaging 10-12 years because the quality of life is incredible.
- Old Town dining: King Street Oyster Bar (always packed), Lightfoot Restaurant, local shops with outdoor seating, farmers markets, Paxton Manor haunted house during Halloween.
- Shopping: Leesburg Premium Outlets (100+ stores), Wegmans (clients move just to be near one), Costco, Ross, Staples, Dick's Sporting Goods, Michaels, Target, Chick-fil-A.
- Parks & recreation: Ida Lee Park (180 acres with rec center, library, Halloween parades, playgrounds), Good Times Park (baseball fields), walking trails throughout neighborhoods.
- Entertainment: Leesburg Animal Park with famous sloth, downtown theater for shows, Paxton Manor haunted house, Quattro Goombas winery with great pizza and wine.
- Healthcare: Big hospital in Leesburg, medical offices throughout town, full healthcare infrastructure for all ages.
- Aviation: Leesburg Airport for private jets run by Chuck (big moving company owner), Conor McGregor has landed there, taking traffic from Manassas.
- Data center jobs: Close to Data Center Alley in Ashburn with tons of tech employment, Loudoun County tax rate has come down due to data center revenue.
- Equestrian: Horse country area with tons of equestrian facilities if your kids are into horses (expensive hobby but available).

Leesburg, VA Real Estate FAQs
What types of homes can you find in Leesburg?
Leesburg has insane housing diversity. Old Town has historic townhomes for $500K-$600K and older houses $700K-$800K, mostly 1990s builds near the courthouse. Sycamore Hill has townhomes around $600K with one-car garages. Villages at Leesburg has walkable four-level townhomes for $800K-$900K near Wegmans. River Creek is a gated golf course community with single-families $1.3M-$1.5M and attached houses at $1.3M that are 4,000-5,000 sq ft. Lansdowne is gated at $1.3M+ backing to the Potomac River. New construction runs $1.3M-$1.5M. Battlefield Parkway area has 1980s renovated homes $800K-$900K with mature trees. You've got condos, townhomes, single-families, plenty of options at every price point.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Leesburg?
Average sales price in Leesburg runs about $880K, it's definitely not a cheap town. Townhomes start around $400K-$600K depending on location and size. Single-families in older neighborhoods go $700K-$900K. New construction runs $1.3M-$1.5M. Exclusive gated communities like Lansdowne and River Creek are $1.3M+. The housing is expensive, but you're in Loudoun County which has the #1 median household income in America at $180K per household. Most people here are dual-income working data center and tech jobs in nearby Ashburn. People who move here hardly ever leave, they average 10-12 years because the quality of life is worth the premium.
What's Old Town Leesburg like?
Old Town Leesburg was founded in 1758 and is one of the most charming historic downtowns in Virginia. You've got beautiful architecture and buildings dating back to the 1700s and 1800s with rich Civil War and early American history. The streets are tiny, you can tell they're from the 17 and 1800s. King Street Oyster Bar is super popular and always packed with people waiting outside. Lightfoot Restaurant is another great spot. There's outdoor dining everywhere, local shops (not chain restaurants like Ruby Tuesday or TGI Fridays), farmers markets on Saturdays during summer, Loudoun Museum, Town Hall, parking garages for visitors. Paxton Manor is a really popular haunted house during Halloween season. If you live in Leesburg, you can come to Old Town and walk around, check out different shops and restaurants. It's got that old school Americana feel while still being near everything modern.
What's the deal with Leesburg Premium Outlets?
Leesburg Premium Outlets is owned by Simon and has about 100 different designer stores, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Eddie Bauer, American Eagle, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, all the top tier designers. Back in the day, Leesburg was really just known for the outlet mall and it had one of the biggest in the area. It's still a very popular outlet mall and brings tons of tourists and traffic to the area. The parking lot is literally completely full on Sundays. Whatever you do, DO NOT go to Leesburg Outlet Malls on Black Friday, it's literally insane, people are going crazy, the lines are outrageous. To me, getting 20 bucks off a Ralph Lauren shirt isn't worth it. Security is wild there too, you would think you're at the White House if you try to film. But if you're into shopping, it's definitely a major attraction with tons of options.
What are the exclusive neighborhoods in Leesburg?
Lansdowne is about 10 miles east of Leesburg and is a gated community backing up to the Potomac River with a golf course. Anything in there is about $1.3M+. Santana Moss told me it's his favorite neighborhood, that's where a lot of Commanders and hockey players live. River Creek is another exclusive gated golf course community with single-families $1.3M-$1.5M and attached houses at $1.3M that are 4,000-5,000 sq ft. It's got walking trails along the river with beautiful fall foliage. The gate attendants are nice and don't act like you're there to rob them. Creighton Farms is probably one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in all of Northern Virginia once you get outside McLean, $3M-$5M mansions, very secretive, they actually yelled at me for talking about it in a video. RG3, Jon Gruden, Josh Norman all lived there when they were with the Commanders.
What's there to do in Leesburg?
Leesburg has literally everything. Old Town has King Street Oyster Bar, Lightfoot, local shops, outdoor dining, farmers markets. Leesburg Premium Outlets has 100+ designer stores for shopping. Ida Lee Park is 180 acres with rec center, library, Halloween parades, playgrounds, tons of green space. Good Times Park has baseball fields. Leesburg Animal Park has a famous sloth and tons of activities for kids. Downtown theater for shows. Paxton Manor is a really popular haunted house during Halloween. Quattro Goombas winery has great pizza and wine. There are wineries and breweries throughout the area. Big hospital and medical offices for healthcare. Leesburg Airport for private aviation. You're close to Ashburn for One Loudoun, Top Golf, Alamo Drafthouse. People are walking around everywhere on Sunday afternoons, it's got that old school Americana feel with modern conveniences.
Do you need a car in Leesburg?
Yes, you are going to need a car if you move to Leesburg. You're not going to be walking anywhere unless you're Usain Bolt and can run long distances super fast. You can get an Uber to the metro which is more towards Ashburn, and you're about 20 minutes from the Silver Line Metro which would take you into Tysons, Dulles Airport, Reston. But that's going to be a long ride, and you definitely need a car for daily life. They do have Loudoun County transit public buses, but it's not like Arlington or Reston where you can walk everywhere. Most people here have cars and drive to shopping, work, schools. That said, some of the newer mixed-use developments like Villages at Leesburg have walkable townhomes near Wegmans and shopping, but you'll still need a car overall.
What's the job market like in Leesburg?
The job market is really good. Loudoun County has the #1 median household income in all of the United States at $180K per household. A lot of people who live here are going to be dual-income households for sure. There are plenty of data center jobs in nearby Ashburn with Data Center Alley. You're close to Reston which is a great place with tons of tech jobs. You're about 20 minutes from the Silver Line Metro which connects to Tysons, Dulles Airport, DC. Most people work in tech, data centers, government contracting, or commute to Tysons and Arlington. Loudoun County tax rate has actually come down due to all the data center revenue, which helps offset the cost of living. People move here and hardly ever leave, they stay 10-12 years on average because the combination of income, schools, and quality of life is incredible.
What are the schools like in Leesburg?
Loudoun County Public Schools is one of the best school systems in all of Virginia for sure. The schools are excellent with strong academics, great facilities, and tons of resources. Between the #1 median household income in America at $180K and the quality schools, it's a major draw for families. The combination of good schools, safe neighborhoods, parks like Ida Lee Park, and family-friendly amenities makes Leesburg an ideal place to raise kids. People who move here for the schools hardly ever leave, they stay 10-12 years on average because everything works so well for families.
How does Leesburg compare to other Northern Virginia areas?
Leesburg is unique because it combines historic small-town charm with modern conveniences. It's not as walkable as Arlington or Reston, you definitely need a car, but you're 20 minutes from the Silver Line metro in Ashburn for public transit to Tysons, DC, Dulles. Average $880K homes are expensive but you're in the richest county in America with $180K median income. Compared to Ashburn, Leesburg has more historic character and charm. Compared to Arlington or DC, you get way more house for your money with better schools and lower crime. Winchester is more affordable if you want cheaper options. Manassas is similar with an old town feel but less expensive. Leesburg is close to West Virginia and Maryland borders, giving you access to other states quickly. It's the perfect Virginia town with history, shopping, parks, excellent schools, and strong community, people who move here hardly ever leave.
