What are the schools like in Leander, TX?

Leander is served primarily by LEANDER ISD. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Leander?

The median household income in Leander, TX is $129,684 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Leander, TX?

Leander has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches.

Leander, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leander, TX affordable or expensive?

Leander's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leander is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $412,000 and the median rent is $1,802 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leander, TX?

Leander has a violent crime rate of 69.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 988.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leander, TX a Good Place to Live?

Leander is a mid-sized city of 62,491 in Texas, with a median household income of $129,684 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Leander stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Leander is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leander city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Leander's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leander costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Leander, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$412,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,802	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$129,684	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Leander's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.5 /100k

Property Crime

988.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Leander is served primarily by LEANDER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leander, TX	National Avg
School District	LEANDER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leander sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Leander, TX
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Leander, TX	National Avg
Population	62,491	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	8.6%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cedar Park, TX 5 mi Santa Rita Ranch, TX 6 mi Liberty Hill, TX 7 mi Jonestown, TX 8 mi Brushy Creek, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Leander

Leander, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78641

Leander vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leander, TX affordable or expensive?

Leander's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Leander roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $412,000 and median rent is $1,802/month.

What is the crime rate in Leander, TX?

Leander's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 988.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leander?

Public schools in Leander are operated by LEANDER ISD. The district has 30 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leander, TX a good place to live?

Leander, TX has a population of 62,491, a median household income of $129,684, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Leander?

Leander averages 60.3°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leander?

Leander, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78641.

What is the population of Leander?

The population of Leander, Texas is 62,491 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leander?

Key numbers for living in Leander: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $412,000, median household income $129,684, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leander side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.