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Leesburg

Loudoun's historic county seat, with a walkable downtown and room to grow.

Town of Leesburg (inside Loudoun County)32 miles from the White House
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Population48,2502020 Census
Land area12.4 sq mi
People per sq mi3,8912020
To the White House32 mistraight-line
Real estate tax$0.805 + town taxper $100 · county 2026 rate; the town adds about 17.74¢ inside town limits

Overview

What Leesburg is like

Leesburg, founded in 1758, is the county seat of Loudoun County and one of the largest towns in Virginia. It pairs a historic downtown with newer neighborhoods, where Route 7, Route 15 and the Dulles Greenway meet.

Good to know about addressesMany homes with a “Leesburg” mailing address (20175/20176), such as Lansdowne and River Creek, are outside town limits. They pay only Loudoun County tax, not the town tax.

History

How Leesburg came to be

  1. 1758

    The Virginia General Assembly established the town, named for the Lee family; it has always been Loudoun's county seat.

  2. 1814

    During the War of 1812, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were moved to the Leesburg area for safekeeping.

  3. 1860

    The first train from Alexandria reached Leesburg, on the line that later became the W&OD Railroad.

  4. 1861

    The Civil War Battle of Ball's Bluff was fought just outside town.

  5. 1941

    Gen. George C. Marshall bought Dodona Manor in Leesburg and lived there until 1959.

  6. 1970

    Leesburg's historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  7. 1995

    The Dulles Greenway opened, linking Leesburg to Dulles Airport.

Homes you'll find

  • Historic homes and townhouses in and near downtown
  • Single-family and townhome neighborhoods inside town limits
  • Golf and HOA communities just outside town, like Lansdowne and River Creek
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Getting around

  • Route 7 east to Ashburn and Tysons; Route 15 north and south
  • The Dulles Greenway toll road to Dulles Airport and the Toll Road
  • No Metro in town — the nearest Silver Line station is in Ashburn; commuter buses to DC

About 32 miles in a straight line to the White House. Real drive times vary a lot with traffic — test your commute at rush hour before you buy.

Weather

January45° / 30°avg high / low
July90° / 72°avg high / low
Rain & snow43 inper year · 12 in of snow
Hot days37days of 90°F+ per year

Four real seasons: humid summers, colorful falls, mostly mild winters with a few snowstorms. Frost-free roughly March 27 to November 18. NOAA 1991–2020 averages at Reagan National Airport (the Dulles corridor runs a few degrees cooler at night and usually gets more snow).

Economy

Where people work

  • Loudoun County Government (county seat)
  • Loudoun County Public Schools
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Town of Leesburg

Local favorites

Places people love

  • Historic Downtown Leesburg
  • Morven Park
  • Ida Lee Park
  • Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

Local government

Leesburg has its own mayor, town council and police; residents are also Loudoun County residents. Town elections are held in November.

  • Mayor, Town of LeesburgKelly Burk
  • Chair At-Large, Loudoun County Board of SupervisorsPhyllis J. Randall
  • Supervisor, Leesburg DistrictKristen C. Umstattd
  • Governor of VirginiaAbigail Spanberger (since January 2026)

As of September 2026. Officials change with elections — confirm on the official websites.

Taxes

Real estate tax: $0.805 + town tax per $100 of assessed value (county 2026 rate; the town adds about 17.74¢ inside town limits), set by Loudoun County + Town of Leesburg. Official rates ↗

Example: a home assessed at $700,000 would owe about $5,635 a year at the Loudoun County rate (plus the town's own tax).

Virginia also taxes cars and other vehicles yearly (personal property tax), and some areas add small special-district taxes. Older adults and people with disabilities may qualify for tax relief programs.

Before you buy

Points to consider

  • Homes inside town limits pay a town tax on top of the county's
  • Route 7, Route 15 and the Greenway can be slow at rush hour

Schools

Public schools

Served by Loudoun County Public Schools. Test scores and school details are in the official links below. Boundaries change — always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address.

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Official data on Leesburg

Crime, school test results and population details come straight from official sources. Each link opens in a new tab, so this page stays open.

Census QuickFactsPopulation, age, income, housing and more — official U.S. Census data↗Leesburg Police Department — weekly incident reportsOfficial crime data from the local police department↗Virginia School Quality Profile: Loudoun County Public SchoolsTest results, graduation rates and more from the Virginia Department of Education↗LCPS school attendance zones (check any address)Confirm which schools serve a specific address↗FEMA flood mapsCheck whether an address is in a flood zone↗Metro trip plannerPlan a commute by Metro and bus↗Loudoun County property records & assessmentsAssessed values, sales history and property details↗Find your elected officialsLook up your state and federal representatives by address↗

Nearby

Also worth a look

Ashburn

Planned neighborhoods, trails and two Silver Line stations in eastern Loudoun.

Loudoun County (unincorporated)

Herndon

A historic town center next to Dulles Airport and the Silver Line.

Town of Herndon (inside Fairfax County)

Great Falls

Country living on big lots, next to a national park.

Fairfax County (unincorporated)

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Sources: 2020 U.S. Census; county, city and town government websites; NOAA climate normals; Virginia Department of Education. Updated September 2026. General information only — verify details that matter to your decision.

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