The Town FilesLandis, North Carolina
Town in Rowan County · population 3,690 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $252,100
- Household income
- $75,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.2
Landis is a town of 3,690 people in Rowan County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $252,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks easier by car than 96% of North Carolina towns, more walkable than 90% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of North Carolina towns.
How Landis ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Landis is worth $252,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $75,000, which is more affordable than 66% of North Carolina towns. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Landis | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Landis
| People | Landis | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in Landis
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 28.9°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Landis since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 6, 2020 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 11, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Rowan County since 1996
Rowan County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Rowan County
Rowan County had 50,595 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,503 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Landis itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Landis
2 public schools with 1,081 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landis Elementary | K-5 | 621 | 16.8 |
| Corriher Lipe Middle | 6-8 | 460 | 16.4 |
Towns near Landis
- China Grove, NC2.5 mi · 4,434 people · home $225,800
- Enochville, NC3.9 mi · 2,893 people · home $265,700
- Kannapolis, NC5.2 mi · 53,114 people · home $276,400
- Granite Quarry, NC10.0 mi · 2,984 people · home $257,300
- Salisbury, NC10.4 mi · 35,540 people · home $242,500
- Concord, NC11.0 mi · 105,240 people · home $353,700
- Mooresville, NC12.4 mi · 50,193 people · home $390,900
- Davidson, NC12.8 mi · 15,106 people · home $687,700
Landis questions
Is Landis, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Landis scores better for retirees than 9% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 40%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Landis?
The median owner-occupied home in Landis is valued at $252,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,000, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Landis?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Landis get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Landis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 6, 2020. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)