At a Glance
Median Income
$39,767
$28,107 per capita
Home Value
$111,100
Zillow: $62,444
Median Rent
$702/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
303/100K
4,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leland residents earn a median household income of $39,767 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,107. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leland is $111,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $62,444. Median rent is $702/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Leland reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,009/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Leland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,864
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,767
Per Capita$28,107
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$1,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,100
Rent$702
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$62,444
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent303/100K
Property4,009/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault280/100K
Burglary1,119/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death20,282/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation128 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Commute17 min
Broadband55.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Leland was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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