At a Glance
Median Income
$74,911
$31,986 per capita
Home Value
$181,000
Zillow: $271,153
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Leland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leland residents earn a median household income of $74,911 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,986. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leland is $181,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,153. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 26.3% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Leland reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,938/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Leland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,102
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,079/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,911
Per Capita$31,986
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,000
Rent$1,125
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$271,153
Housing Units500
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,938/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation697 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Leland was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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