Homes for Sale in Leander, TX
Leander sits northwest of Austin along US-183 and the Capital MetroRail Red Line with a median sale price near $435,000 and roughly 65 days on market. The city of 74,067 was the fifth fastest-growing city in America in 2024, drawing young families with new construction, Leander ISD schools, and the only commuter rail stop outside Austin city limits.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Leander →Leander Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Williamson County.
- Population74,067 / 643,889
- Median household income$105,000 / $108,309
- Median home value$420,000
- Median age33.5 yrs
- Population growth8.7% (2023–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Leander Commute Times
Leander connects to Austin via US-183, Toll 183A, and the Capital MetroRail Red Line — the only suburb with direct rail to downtown Austin.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park / 183 corridor | ~5 mi | 8–10 min | 12–15 min |
| The Domain | ~15 mi via Toll 183A | 18–22 min | 30–40 min |
| Downtown Austin (MetroRail) | ~30 mi | 55 min (rail) | 55 min (rail) |
| Downtown Austin (car) | ~30 mi via US-183 | 30–35 min | 50–65 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Leander city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Leander at a Glance
- Fastest-growing city
- Grew 8.7% in one year (2023–24), fifth fastest in the U.S. among cities over 50,000.
- MetroRail access
- Northern terminus of Capital MetroRail Red Line with direct service to downtown Austin.
- New construction
- Active master-planned communities offer homes from the $300s to $600s with builder incentives.
- Leander ISD
- Same top-rated district as Cedar Park with newer campuses.
- Distance to Austin core
- 30 miles from downtown. Budget 50–65 minutes during rush hour.
- Infrastructure catching up
- Rapid growth has outpaced roads and retail in some areas.
- MetroRail limitations
- Red Line runs limited peak-hour schedules, weekdays only.
- Water supply
- Multiple sources; drought-stage restrictions possible.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Leander
- Property taxes
- Leander’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.95%. On a $435000 home that’s roughly $8,483/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Williamson Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA fees run $30/month in Block House Creek to $150+/month in Crystal Falls and Travisso.
Tax data: Williamson Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Leander Neighborhoods
Crystal Falls
Premier community with golf course, resort pool. Homes $400s–$800s.
Travisso
Hill Country views, community farm. Homes $450s–$900s.
Mason Hills
Established with Leander ISD schools. Homes $350s–$500s.
Summerlyn
Affordable new construction from the $280s. Starter territory.
Bryson
Newer along Ronald Reagan Blvd. Homes $350s–$550s.
Block House Creek
Oldest established neighborhood. Homes $300s–$400s.
Leander Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akin Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | Leander ISD |
| Rutledge Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | Leander ISD |
| Reagan Elementary | PK-5 | ~710 | Leander ISD |
| Camacho Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Leander ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Leander Middle School | 6-8 | Leander ISD |
| Wiley Middle School | 6-8 | Leander ISD |
| Tom Glenn Middle | 6-8 | Leander ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Leander High School | 9-12 | Leander ISD |
| Tom Glenn High School | 9-12 | Leander ISD |
| Rouse High School | 9-12 | Leander ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Leander ISD | 43 | ~41,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.