Leland, North Carolina · ZIP 28451

Leland — ZIP 28451

Leland (28451) scores 83/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $381K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency54%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$381K

Median rent$1,664/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$381K

Median Rent

$1,664/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,155

Violent Crime

321

Property Crime

1,834

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Brunswick County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
North Brunswick High	09–12	1,620	62%	49%
Belville Elementary	PK–05	812	58%	57%
Classical Charter Schools of Leland	KG–08	935	57%	65%
Lincoln Elementary	PK–05	738	54%	41%
Leland Middle	06–08	806	40%	39%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

44,262

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

44.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28451 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28451 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28451 is approximately $381K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28451 in Leland has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.