Leland, NC vs Midland, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 10.0). Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 24 min). Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $82,651).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leland, NC | Midland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#976) | 74.1 (#638) |
| Population | 30,542 | 138,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,757 | $332,692 |
| Median Household Income | $82,651 | $90,448 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+60.5 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Midland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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