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Leander, Texas

city · Williamson County (primary) , Travis County

At a glance

74,067
Population
$506,200
Median home value (all homes)
67% above U.S. median
$427,012
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,939/mo
Median rent
44% above U.S. median
$139,048
Median household income
77% above U.S. median
29.2 min
Average commute
97.3%
Homes with broadband
78.3%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing85% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost4% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates95.9%
College graduates53.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Leander Economic Development
Leander Economic Development aims to foster a diverse and thriving local economy in Leander, Texas, supporting relocation, expansion, or new ventures. It offers site selection assistance, a single point of contact for development questions, and resources for targeted industries such as technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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