103 South 6th Street • Leesburg, FL 34748 • (352) 787-2131 •
Top Ten Reasons to Locate Your Business in Downtown Leesburg Print E-mail
Leesburg Bikefest at night
  1. Enormous untapped markets - Each day, downtown Leesburg is frequented by thousands of people, including visitors, the daily work force and local residents.
  2. Downtown is the hub of Leesburg, and one of the chief destinations in Lake County.
  3. 150,000 visitors are attracted annually to the beautiful lakefront - just a short walk from downtown!
  4. An attractive, pedestrian shopping area with an outdoor family friendly environment.
  5. Abundant historic, recreation and cultural attractions.
  6. Central location "where it all comes together!" The legal, financial and service center of Leesburg.
  7. A real committment to progress - the City has invested millions of dollars to sustain and further enhance the greater downtown area with more planned.
  8. Convenient easy access to major roads (US 27 and US 441) and high visibility.
  9. A place where entrepreneurship and imagination are recognized, encouraged and rewarded!
  10. Friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community.
 
Disposable Income Profile Print E-mail
Disposable Income Population 372,318
Median Age 49.9
Households 158,380
Average Household Size 2.28

2007 Households by Disposable Income
Median Disposable Income $34,666
Average Disposable Income $44,524

2007 Disposable Income by Age of Householder
  < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 > 75
Med. Disposable Income $27,096 $35,279 $39,140 $43,689 $37,761 $32,612 $26,072
Avg. Disposable Income $38,744 $41,018 $50,282 $54,146 $48,691 $42,055 $35,988
Total 4,518 13,222 20,199 24,035 26,347 35,885 34,174
< $15,000 1,245 1,658 2,048 2,633 4,041 5,495 8,757
$15,000 - $24,999 818 2,415 2,905 2,993 3,787 7,016 7,483
$25,000 - $34,999 721 2,439 3,486 3,477 4,017 6,650 5,762
$35,000 - $49,999 769 3,267 4,524 4,402 5,267 6,668 5,468
$50,000 - $74,999 428 2,425 4,558 6,460 5,599 7,041 4,151
$75,000 - $99,999 259 513 1,246 1,983 1,436 1,274 1,165
$100,000 - $149,999 205 438 881 1,397 1,657 1,274 863
$150,000 - $199,999 30 28 269 333 230 185 252
> $200,000 43 39 282 357 313 282 273

Source: US Bureau of Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI forecasts for 2007 and 2012.
 
Demographic and Income Profile Print E-mail

Summary

 2007  

Trends:

 Area
Population 372,318   Population 4.58%
Households 158,380   Households 4.86%
Families 110,054   Families 4.58%
Avg. Household Size 2.28   Owner HHs 4.90%
Owner Occupied HUs 133,819   Median Household Income 2.69%
Renter Occupied HUs 24,561
Median Age 49.9
   

2007 Households

  

2007 Population
Income Number Percent    Age Number Percent
< $15,000 21,647 13.7%   0 - 4 17,970 4.8%
$15,000 - $24,999 21,649 13.7%   5 - 9 16,574 4.5%
$25,000 - $34,999 22,263 14.1%   10 - 14 18,392 4.9%
$35,000 - $49,999 29,928 18.8%   15 - 19 18,542 5.0%
$50,000 - $74,999 31,931 20.2%   20 - 24 17,624 4.7%
$75,000 - $99,999 14,073 8.8%   25 - 34 31,668 8.5%
$100,000 - $149,999 11,359 7.2%   35 - 44 41,264 11.1%
$150,000 - $199,999 2,623 1.7%   45 - 54 46,684 12.5%
> $200,000 2,908 1.8%   55 - 64 49,825 13.4%
    65 - 74 60,367 16.2%
    75 - 84 41,315 11.2%
    > 85 12,092 3.2%
Downtown Leesburg Restaurants
 
Demand for Apparel Merchandise Print E-mail
  • Per capita annual expenditure potential for apparel was $1,547.67 in 2005.
  • Demand for apparel merchandise offers the greatest potential for retail in downtown Leesburg.
  • Apparel is the #1 most desired merchandise for Leesburg based on surveys of the following target markets: downtown employees, local shoppers and downtown Leesburg business owners.

2007 Employed Population 16+ by Industry
Total 132,991
Agriculture/Mining 3.0%
Construction 12.5%
Manufacturing 5.4%
Wholesale Trade 3.2%
Retail Trade 13.6%
Transportation/Utilities 4.9%
Information 1.9%
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 6.2%
Services 44.2%
Public Administration 5.2%

2007 Employed Population 16+ by Occupation
Total 132,991
White Collar 52.2%
   Mgt./Bus./Fin. 10.3%
   Professional 16.4%
   Sales 12.5%
   Admin. Support 13.0%
Services 20.4%
Blue Collar 27.4%
   Farming/Forestry/Fishing 1.6%
   Construction/Extraction 9.6%
   Installation/Maintenance/Repair 5.4%
   Production 3.9%
   Transportation/Material Moving 6.9%

Retail Opportunities

Clothing for Women, Men and Children

Shoes

Restaurants

Home Furnishings & Accessories

Toys

Housewares

Sporting Goods

Bed & Bath Shop


Downtown Leesburg Shopping 
 
Here's What Downtown Leesburg Business Owners Have To Say Print E-mail

Convenient location. Professional image. Friendly business community. That's what downtown is all about!

Where else can you get a view of Lake Harris and be only a short walk away from restaurants, banks, and services all while benefitting from reasonable rent rates?

Downtown Leesburg is a charming, safe and vibrant place to work and visit. We chose our location based on the thriving economy and mix of people coming downtown every day.

We are currently in our 4th year of business and business has grown dramatically due to word of mouth.

Since relocating to downtown, both the auto and foot traffic have helped increase our sales significantly.

We have doubled the sales of previous owners. This growth is directly related to downtown redevelopment efforts.

The desire to invest and plan for the future continues to fuel growth within downtown Leesburg and the entire Lake County area.
 
Market Profile Print E-mail

2007 consumer spending shows the amount spent on a variety of goods and services by households that reside in the market area. Expenditures are shown by broad budget categories that are not mutually exclusive. Consumer spending does not equal business revenue.

  Total $
Apparel & Services $272,844,924
Computers & Accessories $27,284,065
Education $127,729,038
Entertainment/Recreation $411,207,760
Food At Home $609,318,989
Food Away From Home $384,113,610
Health Care $563,486,027
HH Furnishings & Equipment $255,046,004
Investments $175,252,408
Retail Goods $3,195,722,316
Shelter $1,653,027,131
TV/Video/Sound Equipment $136,135,280
Travel $220,862,343
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs $131,390,548

Source: Expenditure dates are derived from the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ESRI forecasts for 2007.
 
Target Markets Print E-mail
Location Trade Area Population, 2007
(20 mile radius from Leesburg)		 299,721
Average Household Income, 2007 $51,748
Median Age, 2007 49.9 Years Old
16.5% are 17 & Under
36.4% are 65 & Over
Downtown Workforce Population 1,500
Average Daily Traffic Counts, 2007
W. Main 20,500
W. Dixie 23,000
North Blvd. & Canal 41,500
Traffic Profile
Distance Street Closest Cross Street Year Count
0.18 W. Main St. Lee St. (0.03 miles E) 1998 20,500
0.37 North Blvd. E. N. Canal St. (0.08 miles SE) 2005 32,000
0.46 E. Dixie Ave. Ball Park Rd. (0.03 miles E) 2005 25,000
0.58 North Blvd E. N. Lake St. (0.1 miles E) 2005 35,000
0.58 North Blvd. W. Perkins St. (0.09 miles NW) 2005 33,500
0.60 N. 14th St. High. St. (0.04 miles N) 2005 28,500
0.62 S. 14th St. Vine St. (0.05 miles N) 2005 26,500
0.63 N. 14th St. Center St. (0.04 miles N) 2003 28,500
0.66 S. 14th St. W. Meadows Ave. (0.05 miles N) 2003 26,000
0.67 W. Dixie Ave. S. 12th St. (0.1 miles NE) 2005 25,500

Data Note: A traffic count is defined as the two-way Average Daily Traffic (ADT) that passes that location. Source: MPSI Systems, Inc. dba DataMetrix