Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
31%
Leland
Leland, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,348
Population
26,865
Renter Mix
20% Rent
You’ll fall in love in this inland town with quick access to Brunswick Islands’ most beautiful hotspots
Beach
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River
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Outdoors
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Rural
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Great Location
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Nestled along the Brunswick and Cape Fear River, Leland is a suburb of the waterfront cities of Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. This pastoral-chic town is near three beaches and other major attractions within the Brunswick Islands region. Locals spend their free time kayaking along the rivers that flow through town or traveling about 30 minutes south for a beach day. Kure Beach offers fishing piers and is home to a variety of activities including the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Residents take full advantage of being so close to the beach, but there is also plenty to do in town. You’ll find renters buying locally grown veggies and plants, taking a class at the Shelton Herb Farm, or taking a horseback riding lesson at Wonderland Farm. If you want to access to a variety of landscapes at all times when renting, Leland is a prime option.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,661
Average: $91,482
Education
8,636
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,919
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Leland, NC is $1,192 for a studio, $1,353 for one bedroom, $1,624 for two bedrooms, and $1,953 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leland has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,353/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,129/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,089/month
1,294 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leland, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Classical Charter Schools of Leland
Public
Grades K-8
1,000 Students
Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
726 Students
Classical Charter Schools of Leland
Public
Grades K-8
1,000 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,450 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Wilmington
- Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
Airports
- Wilmington International
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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.