Cresswind at Lake Harris
Tavares, Florida
Leesburg, Florida
What It Is Like to Retire in Leesburg
Leesburg is located in central Florida between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin at the head of the Ocklawaha River. The population was almost 24,000 in 2019. During the depression the Works Progress Administration began work on the Venetian Gardens waterside park, located on the shores of Lake Harris. Those canals and gardens have been a centerpiece of the community ever since. Photo of Mote-Morris House, a historical site in Leesburg, courtesy of Wikipedia and Ebyabe, Licensed under CC BY 2.5
Where to Retire in Leesburg and Home Prices
There are a number of active adult communities in and around Leesburg. According to Zillow.com, the median home value in late 2023 was $291,872.
What Is Special about Leesburg
The Venetian Gardens waterside park (110 acres) on the shores of Lake Harris has been a centerpiece of the community since the project was built by the WPA in the 1930's. The town has at least 6 beaches on three lakes, plus a yacht club. There is a Saturday Farmer's Market. Very popular 13 mile recreational trail through town. Leesburg has many active adult and 55+ communities to choose from.
What Is Not Special about Leesburg
it is a small town in central Florida with not a whole lot going on.
Who Will Like Retirement in Leesburg
People looking for a lower cost active adult or 55+ community will find many to choose from in Leesburg.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Retirement communities
Climate and Physical Environment
Leesburg is south of Ocala, north of Orlando, and east of I 75. Mt Dora and Eustis are nearby towns. The average July high temperature is 91 and the average January high is 68 (the low is 45). The wettest month is August (6").
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
You can take classes at Lake Sumter State College , which has a campus in Leesburg. The annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival features over 120 Fine Artist and Fine Craftsmen, Festive Food and Live Entertainment. There are other festivals throughout the year.
Crime
Crime in Leesburg is about double the national average.
Medical facilities
Leesburg Regional Medical Center serves the town.
Transportation
Leesburg is conveniently located north of the Florida Turnpike and east of 1 75. Leesburg International Airport has some service, and it is not too far to the giant airport in Orlando.
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One of the more inexpensive areas in Florida to retire in.