Leland, North Carolina
Leland is a town of 29,607 people in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Why visit Leland
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Cape Fear Skyway, Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse and Carolina Heights Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Leland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leland
Leland is the most populous town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 23,504 at the 2020 census, up from 13,527 in 2010. As of 2020, it is considered to be one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. and the Cape Fear Council of Governments.
From the Wikipedia article Leland, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 5.3 mi
Bridge in Wilmington, North Carolina
Museums and landmarks10
Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
United States historic place
Carolina Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
Sunset Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Thalian Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
City hall and theater in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
USS North Carolina
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
1940 North Carolina-class battleship moored in Wilmington, North Carolina
William Hooper School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Wilmington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
National historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
James Walker Nursing School Quarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Cape Fear Museum
Museum · 6.2 mi
Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina
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Confederate Memorial
Monument and historic site · 5.7 mi
Memorial in Wilmington, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes38
Port City Java
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00; Sa 06:30-18:00
Cape Fear Sea Food Company
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Miyabi Jr Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.1 mi
1108 New Pointe Boulevard, Leland
26 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Tru by Hilton Leland Wilmington
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1462 Olde Waterford Way, Leland
Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1020 Grandiflora Drive, Leland
Churches and places of worship21
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
177 Old Fayetteville Road, Leland
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare5
Wilmington Health Brunswick Forest
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1333 S. Dickinson Drive
Map of Leland
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 72°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 67°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington Intl Ap 72302 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brunswick County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-03: Sunset Drive Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Belville 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Navassa 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Hightsville 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Sandy Creek 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Wilmington 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Wrightsboro 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Silver Lake 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Northwest 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Jacksonville 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Welcome to the Town of Leland, North Carolina - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leland, NC, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bellamy Mansion Wilmington NC front 02, Jameslwoodward, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USS North Carolina (BB-55) underway at sea on 3 June 1946 (NH 97267), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Federal Building and Courthouse (Wilmington, NC) 3, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Hall-Thalian Hall (Wilmington, NC) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fridrich Residence,1916 Princess Street Wilmington North Carolina, Wm.fridrich, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunset Park Historic District (Wilmington, NC), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Hooper School (Wilmington, NC), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Walker Nursing School Quarters (Wilmington, NC) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Confederate Memorial in Wilmington, NC, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in the morning, Wilmington, NC, PlaneManRockFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington, NC IMG 4427, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. James Episcopal Church Wilmington 02, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church Wilmington, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stratocumulus clouds in Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.A, Wiccapicca, CC BY 4.0
- BelvilleNCTownHall, King Carolina, CC0
- ISS042-E-267682 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267681 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Belville, NC 28451, USA - panoramio (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS042-E-267679 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267680 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-6935 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-340532 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Brunswick County, NC, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NavassaNCSignPost, King Carolina, CC0
- Belville, NC 28451, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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