Annapolis, MD vs Leesburg, VA
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.
Annapolis
62.7
#1827 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in crime level (7.0 vs 22.2). Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $97,219). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 40,552 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+16.3 |
D-
62.7 Score
Annapolis, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$627,429
Population
40,552
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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