There are 20 independent living communities serving Leesburg, Florida. This includes 9 communities in Leesburg and 11 nearby. Independent living costs in Florida range from about $16 up to $145 daily, with a median expenditure running around $55. The per month cost averages roughly $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. Annually, the median cost is about $19,800, which is below the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Leesburg, FL ranges from $743 per month up to $2,912 per month. The average cost is about $1,839 per month, or about $22,065 annually.
Located within Lake County, Leesburg is a mid-size city in the State of Florida. It is included in the Orlando-Kissimmee metropolitan area. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,690,493 inhabitants, there are 55,765 living in the city itself. 55% of the local populace are over 55.
Leesburg has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $41,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.69% and the mean housing price is $81,000, which is less than the state average of $208,500.
Leesburg has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets high amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities, Leesburg has good air quality ratings, very low water quality, and a higher than average rate of crime.