Leander · Austin Area
Williamson County City Northwest of Austin
Area demographics · City of Leander
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, City of Leander (total population, table B01003; median household income, table B19013; median value, owner-occupied homes, table B25077). Figures cover the area inside the city limits. The home value is homeowners’ own estimate in the Census survey, not an MLS sale price, and it lags the market.
Overview
About Leander
Leander is a fast-growing city about 22 miles northwest of downtown Austin, along US 183 and the 183A toll road at the end of the MetroRail Red Line.
Leander is mostly in southwestern Williamson County, with a small part in Travis County, about 22 miles northwest of downtown Austin. It sits on the Balcones Escarpment, where the Hill Country begins. US 183 and the 183A toll road run through the city, with Hero Way as a main cross street.
On The Map
Where is Leander?
Homes
Homes in Leander
Most housing is single-family homes in subdivisions built since 2000, including Crystal Falls, Mason Hills and Travisso. Lot sizes vary a lot, even within one community. Most neighborhoods have HOAs, and many newer subdivisions are in MUDs or PIDs, which add to the tax bill. Downtown redevelopment is adding townhomes and apartments.
Photo: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsDaily Life
Daily Life in Leander
Devine Lake Park has a lake, trails and fishing, and Lakewood Park has a splash pad, dog park and fishing piers. Robin Bledsoe Park and Benbrook Ranch Park have sports fields. Crystal Falls has a golf course.
Photo: Greg3564, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGetting Around
Getting Around Leander
US 183 and the 183A toll road are the main routes south toward Cedar Park and Austin. The MetroRail Red Line starts at Leander Station, with service toward downtown Austin, and the station park-and-ride also has express bus service. Drive and transit times depend on the address and time of day.
Before You Buy
Buyer Considerations in Leander
- Ask whether the property is in a MUD or PID and get the full tax rate; it can differ between phases of the same community.
- Check HOA dues and rules for the specific section, not just the community name.
- Check FEMA flood maps for the lot.
- Confirm whether the property is inside the city limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Local Perspective
In large Leander communities, phases can differ in lot size, HOA fees and MUD or PID taxes, so compare by section. Do not assume an easy commute; test the drive or train trip from the specific address.
Schools
Leander is served by Leander ISD and Liberty Hill ISD. Most of Leander is in Leander ISD; parts of the north side are in Liberty Hill ISD. School assignments vary by address, so confirm boundaries with the district for any home you’re considering. Your Ascend advisor can help.
Check an address: Leander ISD boundaries · Liberty Hill ISD boundaries · TEA School District Locator
Ascend Listings In Leander
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