The Town FilesLeland, Michigan
Township in Leelanau County · population 2,126 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $675,900
- Household income
- $92,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 112 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 60.5
Leland is a township of 2,126 people in Leelanau County, Michigan. The median home is worth $675,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Michigan towns, quieter than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Leland ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leland is worth $675,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 7.3 times the median household income of $92,857, which is more affordable than 0% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,204 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $675,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,204 | $955 |
| Median household income | $92,857 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 53.0% | — |
Who lives in Leland
| People | Leland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Leland
July highs average 75.4°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 112.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Leland since 1950.
Severe weather in Leelanau County since 1996
Leelanau County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Leelanau County
Leelanau County had 6,662 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,322 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Leland itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Leland
1 public school with 433 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Public School | PK-12 | 433 | 13.5 |
Towns near Leland
- Cleveland, MI13.6 mi · 1,103 people · home $442,400
- Glen Arbor, MI16.3 mi · 757 people · home $886,200
- Leelanau, MI18.7 mi · 2,048 people · home $569,400
- Centerville, MI19.3 mi · 1,243 people · home $444,400
- Suttons Bay, MI19.9 mi · 613 people · home $523,200
- Suttons Bay, MI19.9 mi · 2,883 people · home $440,500
- Kasson, MI22.2 mi · 1,647 people · home $402,600
- Empire, MI22.3 mi · 1,126 people · home $452,500
Leland questions
Is Leland, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leland scores better for retirees than 100% of Michigan towns and quieter than 91%. 35.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.5).
How much does a house cost in Leland?
The median owner-occupied home in Leland is valued at $675,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,857, so homes cost about 7.3 times income. Median rent is $1,204 a month.
What is the weather like in Leland?
July highs average 75.4°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 112.0 inches of snow.
Does Leland get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Leland in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)