At a Glance
Median Income
$39,767
$28,107 per capita
Home Value
$111,100
Zillow: $67,364
Median Rent
$702/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.0% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $39,767 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,107. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% 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 $67,364. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,864
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,767
Per Capita$28,107
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$1,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,100
Rent$702
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$67,364
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden37.2%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death20,282/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
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.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.