Leesburg, VA vs Ruston, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Leesburg

65.1

#1649 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 28.3 min). Leesburg leads in crime level (7.0 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Leesburg, VA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 65.1 (#1649) 72.3 (#911)
Population 49,312 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $855,209 $229,937
Median Household Income $132,298 $32,877
Average Commute 28.3 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 36 25
Crime Level 7.0 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 141 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+16.3 R+25.4
Leesburg, VA
D
65.1 Score

Leesburg, VA

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Median Home

$855,209

Population

49,312

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

36

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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