Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Leland
Leland, MS Area Guide
A great location on the Mississippi River Delta
Quiet
•
Suburb
•
Quaint
•
Affordable
•
Farmland
•
Leland, Mississippi is a peaceful oasis for those looking to escape the bustle of city life. Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta on the banks of Deer Creek, Leland is a waterfront getaway. This small town has vast amounts of farmland, as farming is the basis of the local economy. Leland is known to be the heart of blues country where a few blues musicians originated. Public schools, grocery stores, and local eateries reside in this quaint Mississippi town. Jim Henson, the puppeteer most well-known for creating the Muppet’s character, Kermit the Frog, did so in Leland, and you’ll find the museum commemorating the man and the character in town. Though small in size, Leland has a strong community, peaceful atmosphere, and affordable rental properties to choose from.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,532
Average: $70,298
Education
810
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,754
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Leland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leland, MS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
264 Students
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
264 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
179 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Top Apartments in Leland
Living in Leland
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby City Guides
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.