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Cost of living in Leland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Leland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Leland is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Leland is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Leland is $376,599.
The median income in Leland is $91,977.
Leland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Leland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Leland | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Leland, NC Weather
The average high in Leland is 74.0° and the average low is 51.1°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Leland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Leland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Leland
The current population in Leland is 29,607. The population has increased 148.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,607 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 26,307 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 24,473 | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 22,794 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 21,903 | 7.9% |
| 2019 | 20,294 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 19,157 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 18,023 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 17,023 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 16,122 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 15,316 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 14,499 | 5.6% |
| 2012 | 13,732 | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 12,761 | 7.0% |
| 2010 | 11,925 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leland
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Leland is:
83.1% White with 24,589 White residents.
7.7% African American with 2,284 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 198 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 24 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 62 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,081 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 1,354 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Leland | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.7% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Leland
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Leland is 51.7% female with 15,320 female residents.
Leland is 48.3% male with 14,286 male residents.
| Gender | Leland | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leland for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Leland completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Leland completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Leland completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Leland completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Leland completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Leland completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Leland completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Leland completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Leland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Leland | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Leland, North Carolina
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2.5% of households in Leland earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Leland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Leland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Leland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Leland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Leland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in Leland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in Leland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Leland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.5% of households in Leland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Leland | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.5% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
