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Leland, IL


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Leland, Illinois

Leland, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 28 miles W of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 61 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are 970 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Leland

In Leland, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Leland, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Leland than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leland had a median family income of $50,417.

Political Inclinations

Leland folks tended to give their money ($30) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Leland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Leland that were owner-occupied was 75%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Leland, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Leland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Leland Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Leland, IL

Comparing Leland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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