At a Glance
Median Income
$88,576
$47,577 per capita
Home Value
$358,800
Zillow: $384,364
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.6% 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+
3.5 / 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 $88,576 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,577. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,448 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leland is $358,800 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,364. Median rent is $1,603/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Leland reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 983/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Leland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,307
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,576
Per Capita$47,577
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A
Home Value$358,800
Rent$1,603
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$384,364
Housing Units11,140
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property983/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Leland was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.