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Leland, NC

Leland, NC.

Population: 46,933 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Leland, NC is $380,629 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,945 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,656/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$380,629

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$380,629
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$381,492
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,945
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
308
For-sale inventory
328
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
448
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,656/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Classical Charter Schools of Leland, Brunswick County Schools
Schools include
Classical Charter Schools of Leland, Leland Middle, Lincoln Elementary, North Brunswick High, Belville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Navassa (5.3 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)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,012
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,146

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Winnabow Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
STRATEGIC BEHAVIORAL CENTER-LELAND
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,752 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,009
Housing built before 1970
5.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
75.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,962
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,785
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,063

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

How it compares

LelandState medianUS median
Median home value$380,629$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$405,945$330,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,656/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,962$1,366$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, NC?
$380,629.
What is the median sale price in Leland, NC?
$405,945.
How long do homes take to sell in Leland, NC?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Leland, NC?
Typical rent: $1,656/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Leland, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Leland, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Leland, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Leland, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Leland, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Leland, NC?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Leland, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Leland, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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