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Leander, TX

Leander, TX.

Population: 99,865 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Leander, TX is $427,407 — down 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,000 after a median 73 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,882/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$427,407

Typical home value

-6.0%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$427,407
1-year appreciation
-6.0%
3-year appreciation
-15.0%
5-year appreciation
-13.7%
10-year appreciation
+44.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$605,880
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$465,000
Median list price
$469,000
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
445
For-sale inventory
787
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
759
1-year forecast
-1.8%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
150

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,882/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,817/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,292/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES, VALOR EDUCATION, LEANDER ISD
Schools include
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF LEANDER, VALOR LEANDER, LEANDER H S, WHITESTONE EL, BLOCK HOUSE CREEK EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
103
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Main Street Ground Water Plume (22.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
34.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
67,702
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,790

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (47 mi)
National parks include
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Lago Vista Texas Rusty Allen Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Executive Airport (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
36
Hospitals include
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE, ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,232 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2011
Housing built before 1970
2.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
78.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,316
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
209,472
Average weekly wage
$1,646
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,956

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LeanderState medianUS median
Typical home value$427,407$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$465,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,882/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,316$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Leander, TX?
$427,407.
What is the median sale price in Leander, TX?
$465,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Leander, TX?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Leander, TX?
Typical rent: $1,882/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Leander, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is Leander, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Leander, TX. 103 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Leander, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Leander, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Leander, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Leander, TX?
24 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Leander, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Leander, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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