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About
Life in Leander
If you're considering Leander, know that you're looking at a genuinely booming suburb—the kind of place where you'll see new construction constantly and your neighbors might not have lived here two years ago. The upside is solid: median household income is well above national averages at around $140,000, the job market is strong with low unemployment, and the schools are a genuine draw for families. About half the adult population has a college degree, so you're in an educated community.
Leander at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
19.7%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+53.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Leander: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Leander, the largest foreign-born group is from India (31.2%), and 12.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.9%
of residents
65 and Older
8.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.8%
of households
Married Couples
65.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Leander
In Leander, rent runs 38% above the TX average, and home values are 78% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,083
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2013
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $420,175 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Leander and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Leander is 0.8 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Leander Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute29.2 min avg
How Leander residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Leander, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Leander runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
58.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
470.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Leander Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Leander, the most common type is hail, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Hail | $25.0M |
| 2024 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $324.6M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $694,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $47,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Hail | $338,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Leander) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (25 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Leander has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
112
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 2.50" |
| Feb | 65°F | 40°F | 2.24" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.09" |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 3.02" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 3.97" |
| Jul | 96°F | 72°F | 2.19" |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 2.64" |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 2.71" |
| Dec | 62°F | 38°F | 2.59" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Leander
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Leander's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Seton Cedar Park
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Cedar Park
Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus
Childrens · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Austin
Round Rock Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Round Rock
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Leander
Leander's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
23
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Leander (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,440 students · in-state tuition $56,944 · 71% graduate · median earnings $63,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,185 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 47% graduate · median earnings $64,677 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 211 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 26% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Leander
Leander has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
46 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Leander
Leander Public Library
1011 S Bagdad Rd, Leander
Cities Near Leander
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Leander?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Leander FAQ
Is Leander, Texas affordable?⌄
Leander's median rent is $1,939/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $139,048/year. Median home value is $506,200.
Is Leander, Texas safe?⌄
Leander's violent crime rate was 58 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 471 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Leander, Texas?⌄
Leander has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Leander, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Leander is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,939/month and median household income is $139,048/year. The median home value is $506,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Leander, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Leander is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from