At a Glance
Median Income
$140,180
$58,092 per capita
Home Value
$470,700
Zillow: $431,344
Median Rent
$1,865/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Leander Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leander a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leander residents earn a median household income of $140,180 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,092. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leander is $470,700 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,344. Median rent is $1,865/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Leander reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 848/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.3% of adults in Leander hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leander has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population67,880
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,749/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,180
Per Capita$58,092
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$470,700
Rent$1,865
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$431,344
Housing Units22,189
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property848/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Leander was built in 2011.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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