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Leland Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,595 Population 2,532/sq mi density
$126,944 Median Income $98,633 per capita
$261,500 Home Value $316,855 Zillow
$1,227 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
485 Violent Crime/100K 2,364 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,944 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$261,500 home value, $1,227/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Leland Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$126,944
69% above
$98,633 per capita
Home Value
$261,500
7% below
Zillow: $316,855
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
6% above
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
485/100K
28% above
2,364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
99% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Leland Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leland Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
169%
Home Value
93%
Rent
106%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
199%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leland Grove a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leland Grove residents earn a median household income of $126,944 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $98,633. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leland Grove is $261,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,855. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Leland Grove reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,364/100K.

Education

67.1% of adults in Leland Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leland Grove has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,595
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density2,532/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,944
Per Capita$98,633
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334

Housing

A+
Home Value$261,500
Rent$1,227
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$316,855
Housing Units714
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent485/100K
Property2,364/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,880/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation563 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+33.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Leland Grove was built in 1953.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.