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Leland, IL

Leland, IL.

Population: 1,885 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Leland, IL is $290,632 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,500 after a median 67 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,632

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,632
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$290,632
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$238,500
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-45.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Leland High School, Leland Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ottawa Radiation Areas (18.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,601
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,275

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
67
Nearest airport
Humm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR, OSF SAINT PAUL MEDICAL CENTER, VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-334 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
63.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,966
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,384
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LelandState medianUS median
Median home value$290,632$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$238,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,966$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Leland, IL?
$290,632.
What is the median sale price in Leland, IL?
$238,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Leland, IL?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Leland, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Leland, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Leland, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Leland, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Leland, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Leland, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Leland, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Leland, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Leland, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Leland

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