Living in Leander, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leander · Census data 2020–2024
Leander has 74,067 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $139,048 (77% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $506,200, the median rent is $1,939/month.
Leander at a glance
- Population
- 74,067
- Median age
- 36.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $139,048State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $506,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,939/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Leander a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Leander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leander the median home value is $506,200, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,939 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,804 a month in housing costs.
Leander median household income
The median household income in Leander is $139,048 and the income per person is $60,586. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Leander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,000
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 2.81
Leander demographics
- Population
- 74,067
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 26,326
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leander ›
Education in Leander
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Leander have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leander
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Leander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leander | 74,067 | $139,048 | $506,200 | $1,939 |
| Cedar Park | 78,301 | $129,545 | $513,600 | $1,846 |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 6,586 | $160,592 | $515,700 | $2,701 |
| Liberty Hill | 8,371 | $115,096 | $403,200 | $1,508 |
| Jonestown | 2,535 | $128,224 | $557,600 | $2,515 |
| Brushy Creek | 19,576 | $138,589 | $499,300 | $2,127 |
| Volente | 784 | $178,750 | $1,091,100 | $1,219 |
| Lago Vista | 9,650 | $113,457 | $420,000 | $1,436 |
| Hudson Bend | 4,127 | $95,703 | $678,400 | $1,582 |
More for people moving to Leander
Leander ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Leander: FAQ
What is the median household income in Leander, TX?
The median household income in Leander is $139,048, 77% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leander?
The median home value in Leander is $506,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Leander?
The median gross rent in Leander is $1,939 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Leander, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Leander?
The median age in Leander is 36.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Leander?
The average commute to work in Leander is 29 minutes; 30.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leander?
The unemployment rate in Leander is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leander?
53.3% of adults in Leander have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: