Living in Leland, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leland · Census data 2020–2024
Leland has 29,607 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $91,977 (27% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $398,900, the median rent is $1,735/month.
Leland at a glance
- Population
- 29,607
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $91,977State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $398,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,735/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Leland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Leland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leland the median home value is $398,900, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,735 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,722 a month in housing costs.
Leland median household income
The median household income in Leland is $91,977 and the income per person is $50,729. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Leland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,045
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.24
Leland demographics
- Population
- 29,607
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 13,219
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leland ›
Education in Leland
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Leland have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Leland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 29,607 | $91,977 | $398,900 | $1,735 |
| Belville | 2,573 | $81,944 | $282,600 | $1,798 |
| Navassa | 2,039 | $62,000 | $187,100 | $1,313 |
| Hightsville | 397 | $31,402 | $228,000 | — |
| Sandy Creek | 300 | $61,250 | $151,300 | $785 |
| Wrightsboro | 6,287 | $78,450 | $255,700 | $1,250 |
| Wilmington | 120,805 | $66,738 | $383,800 | $1,395 |
| Northwest | 885 | $53,214 | $225,900 | $825 |
| Silver Lake | 6,563 | $76,756 | $325,500 | $1,416 |
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What is the median household income in Leland, NC?
The median household income in Leland is $91,977, 27% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $398,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Leland?
The median gross rent in Leland is $1,735 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Leland, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Leland?
The median age in Leland is 47.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Leland?
The average commute to work in Leland is 25 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leland?
The unemployment rate in Leland is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leland?
43.7% 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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