Northern Michigan, MI relocation guide
Moving to Leland, MI
$637,300Median home value
Leelanau CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Leland
Leland is a village in Leelanau County on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, at the mouth of the Leland River ("the narrows" between Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan). Its Fishtown district — a preserved 19th-century fishing village of weathered shanties — is one of Michigan's most beloved landmarks. About 400 people live year-round; summer swells the population of cottages and resorts.
Home prices in Leland
The median home value in Leland is $637,300.
Top places in Leland
- Fishtown — the historic fishing shanties, shops and the Village Cheese Shanty.
- Van's Beach — the public beach on Lake Michigan.
- The Leland River and Lake Leelanau — boating between the lakes.
- Leelanau State Park — at the tip of the peninsula, ~30 min north.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — ~45 min south.
Commuting from Leland
- ~30 min to Traverse City via M-22.
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is ~30 min away.
- No public transit; M-22 is the scenic route.
Leland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Leland, MI?
The median home value in Leland is $637,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Leland, MI?
~30 min to Traverse City via M-22.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.