Landis, North Carolina 01, 2024
Landis’s story
125 years in pictures
Census counts: 437 in 1910, 3,690 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1893 on.
- 1901Landis is incorporated
Population
3,885
2025 Census estimate · +4.9% since 2020
Typical home
$257K
−0.4% in a year
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
40.2
years
Jobs based here
874
A commuter town
TownGrade
C+
#121 of 286 in NC
Is Landis a good place to live?
Landis gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $257K for a typical one, or 3.1 years of the Charlotte metro’s $83K median household income. It grades C+ overall, 121st among North Carolina's 286 graded towns. On the plus side, 11% of its land is conserved. 11% of the land in Landis is conserved, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 3.4% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Landis stand out
Where Landis beats most towns.
A growing town
Landis has grown 24% since 2010
3,109 counted in 2010 and 3,690 in 2020; an estimated 3,885 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Landis grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within North Carolina), ordered by how far Landis is from typical.
SchoolsCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 6.7% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Jobs & income$75K median household incomeB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →SafetyB−Open →HealthCarolinas Medical Center-Northeast 8.2 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trailsAOpen →HistoryIncorporated 1901; 2 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life4.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$257K typical home, down 0.4% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 40.2; 24% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Landis: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Landis, and how to reach them.
PowerTown of LandisEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Landis water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRowan County Board of ElectionsRowan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP codes28088, 28023, 2808128088 81% · 28023 16% · 28081 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Landis.
OutdoorsA
11.4% of Landis is conserved land
2.2 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. At 0.6 miles per square mile, Landis’ trail density is against 0.2 in North Carolina’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
#55for trails in NC
11.4%
conserved · 260 of 2,271 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Corriher Field | — | 11 |
| 2. Linn Field | — | 5 |
| 3. Landis Pavilion | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC
On state tests, Landis’ schools trail 73% of North Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is South Rowan High, with 932 students.
27%of NC districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landis ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 613 | B+ |
| South Rowan HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 932 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Landis’ workers commute out
Most working residents leave Landis for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Landis fell to 874 in 2023, 144 fewer than in 2013. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Landis.
3%work in town
| Landis | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Landis3%
Charlotte17%
Concord12%
Kannapolis9%
Salisbury8%
16 mi
median commute distance
874
jobs based in Landis
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 29% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Landis, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
Landis earns a B for cost of living
86% of Landis households own their home. The typical Landis home is worth about $257,000, about the same as a year ago, 23% below the North Carolina typical home.
$257KZillow home value
Typical home value
Landis$257K
North Carolina$332K
−0.4%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Landis, expect mild winters and hot summers
Landis has mild winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 30° and about 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–53°
Spring47–71°
Summer66–87°
Fall48–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyB−
Crime per resident in Landis is higher than in 55% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Landis is 10.6 per 1,000 residents. Within North Carolina, it does better than 77% of towns.
45%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Landis | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.6 per 1,000 residents | 21.8 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.8 per 1,000 residents | 3.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Landis1.8
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Landis10.6
North Carolina18.2
U.S.15.5
45th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
77th
percentile among NC towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
41
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB−
Residents of Landis are healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Landis beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Landis | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Landis | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.9% | 13.9% |
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
8.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
48th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 42 attractions →Bank of America Stadium and 22 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Landis. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaBank of America Stadium
19 mi LakeLake Norman
36 mi Theme parkCarowinds29 mi MuseumSullenberger Aviation Museum70K visitors a year
26 mi Stadium & arenaBojangles Coliseum17 mi TheatreTruliant AmphitheaterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Bank of America Stadium: HangingCurve, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carowinds: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bojangles Coliseum: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Landis
20pages on Landis
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 73% of NC districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB−1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than NC on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$257K typical home · down 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteB+$75K median household income · 874 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Landis
Cabarrus College of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Concord7.8 mi$16,550 tuitionRowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salisbury9.2 mi$2,064 in-state tuitionHood Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Salisbury9.5 mi
About 4 of every 100 Landis residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
Get outside
2 miles of trails in Landis
11.4% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Landis
Town in North Carolina, United States
Landis is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 3,109. The town is located just north of Kannapolis and south of China Grove.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 899 ft
- ZIP code
- 28088
Landis’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Landis.
KannapolisChina GroveLandis
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NC rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landis | #121 | C+ | B | B− | C | B− |
| Kannapolis | #125 | C+ | C+ | C+ | B+ | B− |
| China Grove | #171 | C | B+ | B | C | C |
Questions about Landis
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Landis, NC a good place to live?
Landis grades C+ overall, better than 43% of U.S. towns and #121 of 286 in North Carolina. It grades B− for health, B− for safety and C for schools.
Is Landis, NC safe?
Within North Carolina, it does better than 77% of towns.
Is Landis, NC expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Landis, NC known for?
Landis was incorporated in 1901. 2 notable people were born here, including Billy Ray Barnes and Fred Franklin Steen II.