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Leland, IL

Village in LaSalle County, Illinois.

Population

1,065

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,995

ZIP codes

0

Leland and its ZIP codes

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Leland at a glance

  • Leland is about 8.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $79,583, 5% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,800 (29% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,054 a month.

Local data for Leland, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leland, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$79,583

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$186,800

Median rent

$1,054/mo

Homeownership

74.5%

Bachelor's or higher

29.4%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

35.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (289), Irish Americans (211), Italian Americans (101).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaSalle County. PPP loans are for Leland.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,975

38,720 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,510

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$719M

FY 2026, $6,555 per person

LaSalle County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Leland, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.7%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.7%

Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leland, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

825

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

222

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 12°F

36.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Leland, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Leland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SomonaukVillage6.3 mi2.5
Lake HolidayCensus-designated place6.6 mi3.5
EarlvilleCity6.8 mi1.2
HardingCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.2
SheridanVillage8.4 mi2.1
SerenaCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.2
SandwichCity9.7 mi4.7
MillingtonVillage11 mi0.7
Paw PawVillage11 mi0.6
WatermanVillage11 mi1.5
ShabbonaVillage11 mi1.3
WedronCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
NewarkVillage13 mi1.1
MillbrookVillage13 mi1.8
HinckleyVillage14 mi0.9
TriumphCensus-designated place14 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leland, IL in?
Leland is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Leland, IL?
About 1,065 people live in Leland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leland?
Nearby places include Somonauk (6.3 mi), Lake Holiday (6.6 mi), Earlville (6.8 mi), Harding (7.1 mi), Sheridan (8.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023