Apartments for rent in Leland, NC

Leland, North Carolina is a small city with a population of slightly more than 16,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the city. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 43, is older than most cities in North Carolina. Just 26% of residents rent in Leland, as the majority own their homes. With an average rent of $1,132 per month, exceeding the state average by $201/month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Many Leland residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 14% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $72K, Leland workers earn a little more than the average North Carolina resident. However, Leland's average income is just about on par with the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (13%), Leland has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with Bachelor's degrees (17%). Furthermore, 25% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Leland residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (40%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.