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With only 22,000 residents, Leesburg, Florida is small community just 46 northwest of Orlando, 40 miles south of Ocala, and 67 miles west of New Smyrna Beach. The city incorporated in 1875. Evander McIver Lee first settled the area in 1857. For many years of the 20th century, it was known for its watermelons. In 1938, WPA projects included work on the Venetian Gardens next to Harris Lake. The canals of this area are a major attraction of the city. The citrus industry thrived here for many years until a terrible freeze in 1983. The growers then decided to mover further south. In recent years, economic growth as centered around the needs of the retirement population. Economically speaking, the median income is $31,000 and the median value of a home is $139,000. The racial makeup of the area is 64% white, 29% black, 4% Hispanic, and 2% other.
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Leesburg, Florida offers a number of choices for apartment living. Prices are very reasonable with one bedrooms starting around $600.000. You won't have hundreds of choices like in Orlando and Miami. However, for a town this size, apartment living is not too shabby. You can even get something right on the lake that's very affordable. You'll enjoy mild weather all year around. However, summer can get blistering hot at times. The incomes here are low and unemployment is a problem, although the numbers aren't much higher than the average town. Overall, it's a cute place with a thriving downtown and a low cost of living. But, keep in mind that the population is older and you're not on the coast.
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