Living in Leland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leland · Census data 2020–2024
Leland has 400 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $120,781 (66% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $637,300.
Leland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leland at a glance
- Population
- 400
- Median age
- 63State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $120,781State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $637,300State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Leland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 175% higher than the state median.
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 $637,300, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Leland median household income
The median household income in Leland is $120,781 and the income per person is $68,387. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Leland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 59.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.10
59.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Leland has many vacation and second homes.
Leland demographics
- Population
- 400
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 41%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leland ›
Education in Leland
58.6% of adults 25 and older in Leland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 35.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Leland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 400 | $120,781 | $637,300 | — |
| Suttons Bay | 555 | $125,357 | $523,200 | $1,193 |
| Omena | 305 | $123,553 | $621,400 | — |
| Northport | 465 | $100,357 | $295,200 | $1,058 |
| Maple City | 183 | $104,750 | $316,700 | $1,232 |
| Greilickville | 1,519 | $93,750 | $418,500 | $1,859 |
| Elk Rapids | 1,624 | $70,938 | $393,400 | $1,056 |
| Traverse City | 15,593 | $74,087 | $415,400 | $995 |
| Empire | 341 | $83,929 | $456,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Leland, MI?
The median household income in Leland is $120,781, 66% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $637,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Leland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 175% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leland?
The median age in Leland is 63 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Leland?
The average commute to work in Leland is 24 minutes; 35.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leland?
The unemployment rate in Leland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leland?
58.6% 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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