Living in Leland, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leland · Census data 2020–2024
Leland has 1,065 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $79,583 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $186,800, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Leland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leland at a glance
- Population
- 1,065
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $186,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Leland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Leland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leland the median home value is $186,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Leland median household income
The median household income in Leland is $79,583 and the income per person is $33,425. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Leland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 456
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.49
Leland demographics
- Population
- 1,065
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 427
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leland ›
Education in Leland
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Leland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leland
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Leland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 1,065 | $79,583 | $186,800 | $1,054 |
| Somonauk | 1,569 | $84,583 | $234,400 | $993 |
| Earlville | 1,942 | $63,553 | $142,200 | $966 |
| Lake Holiday | 5,641 | $107,875 | $256,400 | $1,496 |
| Sheridan | 2,519 | $85,250 | $186,400 | $1,070 |
| Sandwich | 7,219 | $80,768 | $255,700 | $1,029 |
| Waterman | 1,448 | $100,139 | $217,300 | $877 |
| Paw Paw | 932 | $65,156 | $153,900 | $920 |
| Millington | 729 | $81,775 | $230,700 | $1,135 |
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What is the median household income in Leland, IL?
The median household income in Leland is $79,583, 5% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leland?
The median home value in Leland is $186,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Leland?
The median gross rent in Leland is $1,054 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Leland, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Leland?
The median age in Leland is 38.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Leland?
The average commute to work in Leland is 36 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leland?
The unemployment rate in Leland is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leland?
29.4% of adults in Leland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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