Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
11%
Leander, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,268
Population
87,330
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A calm, family-friendly reprieve north of Austin
Family-Friendly
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Great Location
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Wooded
Located 22 miles northwest of Austin, Leander combines Hill Country scenery with suburban living. The city features established neighborhoods like Mason Creek, Travisso, and Crystal Falls, each offering their own mix of housing options from single-family homes to townhouses.
Parks and outdoor spaces define Leander's landscape, including Benbrook Ranch Park's skating facilities and Robin Bledsoe Park's pool and sports courts. The city's natural limestone formations and rolling hills provide scenic backdrops for hiking and biking trails throughout the area.
Archaeological significance adds to Leander's character, as the site of the "Leanderthal Lady" discovery represents one of North America's oldest burial sites. The MetroRail Red Line's Leander Station connects residents to downtown Austin, while major thoroughfares provide access to the region's employment centers. Local shopping destinations include the 1890 Ranch Shopping Center and Gateway at Leander, offering retail and dining options. The median rent in Leander is $101,872, and the community continues to grow with new developments and amenities throughout the area.
Explore the City
West Leander offers suburban serenity.
West Leander accommodates both first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners.
The Capital Metro Red Line makes frequent stops in Leander.
Take a stroll along the San Gabriel Trail that meanders through many of the parks in Georgetown.
Downtown Georgetown has many unique places to shop, dine or just enjoy people watching.
Head to one of the farmers markets around the neighborhood of Ridge at Cross Creek.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,473
Average: $137,288
Education
29,083
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
48,566
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leander has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Leander, TX is $1,024 for a studio, $1,268 for one bedroom, $1,666 for two bedrooms, and $2,117 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leander has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,268/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,612/month
2,341 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,110/month
1,639 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,979/month
1,770 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leander, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
711 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
611 Students
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
875 Students
William J Winkley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
762 Students
Founders Classical Academy Of Leander
Public
Grades K-12
695 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,503 Students
Florence W Stiles Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,493 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,180 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
916 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
802 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
Founders Classical Academy Of Leander
Public
Grades K-12
695 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
110 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,218 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,063 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Austin Steam Train
- Garey Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
- Robert Gray AAF
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.