Living in Leland, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leland · Census data 2020–2024
Leland has 306 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $52,500 (30% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $92,900, the median rent is $789/month.
Leland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leland at a glance
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 33State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $92,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Leland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
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 $92,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Leland median household income
The median household income in Leland is $52,500 and the income per person is $37,398. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Leland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.51
Leland demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leland ›
Education in Leland
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Leland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leland
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Leland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 306 | $52,500 | $92,900 | $789 |
| Forest City | 4,290 | $69,205 | $143,500 | $720 |
| Thompson | 459 | $61,250 | $95,700 | $733 |
| Lake Mills | 2,088 | $61,875 | $122,600 | $624 |
| Joice | 207 | $66,250 | $96,900 | $800 |
| Crystal Lake | 283 | $66,875 | $100,300 | $911 |
| Fertile | 255 | $65,000 | $143,800 | $858 |
| Hanlontown | 249 | $72,813 | $106,800 | $794 |
| Emmons | 363 | $57,969 | $106,700 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Leland, IA?
The median household income in Leland is $52,500, 30% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $92,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Leland?
The median gross rent in Leland is $789 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Leland, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Leland?
The median age in Leland is 33 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Leland?
The average commute to work in Leland is 19 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leland?
The unemployment rate in Leland is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leland?
4.9% 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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