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City · 74,067 residents · Williamson County, Texas

Leander , Texas

In Leander, a typical home is worth $506,200 and typical rent is $1,939 a month. Compared with all of Williamson County, typical household income is 25% higher, the typical home value is 13% higher, and the share of households that own their home is 7 points higher.

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  • Typical home value

    $506,200

    13% above the county

    78% above Texas

    • Leander
    • Williamson
    • Texas

  • Typical rent

    $1,939a month

    8% above the county

    38% above Texas

    • Leander
    • Williamson
    • Texas

  • Typical household income

    $139,048a year

    25% above the county

    77% above Texas

    • Leander
    • Williamson
    • Texas

  • Households that own their home

    73%

    7 points above the county

    11 points above Texas

    • Leander
    • Williamson
    • Texas

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$420,175
5.6% less than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,897 a month
2.4% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Leander is in Williamson County. The FHA loan limit ($571,550 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Williamson County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Leander apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Nearby, in Liberty Hill, the typical rent is $1,508: 22% less than in Leander ($1,939).

  2. According to Zillow, in the 12 months to September 2026 the typical home value in Leander fell 5.6%; in Texas, it fell 1.4%.

  3. Nearby, in Liberty Hill, the typical home value is $403,200: 20% less than in Leander ($506,200).

  4. The typical household income in Leander is $139,048, 25% more than in Williamson County as a whole ($111,340).

  5. 73% of households in Leander own their home, against 66% in Williamson County.

  6. Leander has the 41st highest typical home value of the 422 cities in Texas with more than 5,000 people ($506,200).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024); Zillow (September 2026 data). Zillow data

The homes here

Housing in Leander

What homes there are in Leander, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

The detached house rules in Leander: 83% of homes, more than in Williamson County (73%).

Year built

The typical home in Leander was built in 2013, 7 years after the typical one in Williamson County.

In Leander, 84% of homes have 3 bedrooms or more, more than in Williamson County (72%).

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes
Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$2,804 a month

Williamson County: $2,453 a month

Without a mortgage

$1,065 a month

Williamson County: $938 a month

Owners with a mortgage

78%

Williamson County: 70%

In Leander, 78% of owners have a mortgage, and their typical cost is $2,804 a month, against $2,453 in Williamson County. Without one it drops to $1,065.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

The typical home value in Leander rose 92% since 2015–2019, more than in Williamson County (70%).

The typical rent in Leander rose 28% over the same time; in Williamson County, it rose 35%.

While home values in Leander changed +92% and rent +28%, the typical household income rose 37%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureLeanderWilliamson CountyTexasUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate4.2%7.7%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate0.9%1.1%0.9%
More than one person per room 2.1%2.8%4.8%3.4%
People per household 2.812.652.692.53
Drive alone 59%64%71%69%
Carpool 7%8%10%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimate0%1%3%
Walk or bike 1%1%2%3%
Work from home 31%25%14%15%
Other means 2%2%2%2%
Typical commute Unreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

In Leander, 2.1% of households live with more than one person per room, about the same as in Williamson County.

On average, a household in Leander has 2.81 people, more than in Williamson County (2.65).

Many people here do not commute at all: 31% work from home; in Williamson County, 25%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Leander?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Leander, worth $506,200, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 39% of the typical household income in Leander, which is $139,048 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $195,298 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Williamson County.

Your numbers

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Starts at the typical home value in Leander. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Loan type
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Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $17,717 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$4,557

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$497,031
Total interest
$715,112
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $8,548 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $3,244 a month

  • Tight

    $3,244 to $4,171 a month

  • Hard

    more than $4,171 a month

    Your payment · 39%

Compared with the typical household income in Leander ($139,048 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$4,557
Principal & interest$3,367
Property tax$755
Home insurance$211
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$224

You need at least $17,717 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Leander and Williamson County

Leander is in Williamson County, Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Leander's own numbers

Typical home value
$506,200
Typical monthly rent
$1,939
Typical yearly household income
$139,048
Households that own their home
73%
Effective property tax rate
1.79%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Williamson County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$571,550
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,817
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+43%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
0.7%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Williamson County.

Everything about Williamson County

Buying

Buying a home in Leander

A typical home in Leander is worth $506,200: 13% above the county and 78% above Texas. With the typical household income in Leander ($139,048 a year), a typical home costs 3.6 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Leander 3.6 years
  • Williamson 4.0 years
  • Texas 3.6 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Williamson County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Williamson County rose 100% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Williamson County.

Period County Texas U.S.
Last year (2025) −1.0% +0.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +43% +44% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +100% +88% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Leander next to Williamson County, Texas and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Leander $506,200
  • Williamson $447,000
  • Texas $283,800
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Leander $1,939
  • Williamson $1,796
  • Texas $1,403
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Leander $139,048
  • Williamson $111,340
  • Texas $78,476
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Leander next to Williamson County and Texas
Measure Leander Williamson County Texas U.S.
Typical home value $506,200 $447,000 $283,800 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $1,939 $1,796 $1,403 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $139,048 $111,340 $78,476 $80,734
Households that own their home 73% 66% 63% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $9,083 $7,205 $4,232 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 1.79% 1.61% 1.49% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 46% 48% 52% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Williamson County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Leander

For a typical $506,200 home in Leander, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Leander's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $4,557a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $17,717
    Cash to close
    $32,903
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $224

  • Conventional, 5% down $4,464a month

    Down payment
    $25,310
    Cash to close
    $40,496
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $240

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $3,709a month

    Down payment
    $101,240
    Cash to close
    $116,426
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $4,177a month

    Down payment
    $75,930
    Cash to close
    $91,116
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Leander and for Williamson County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Leander

1.79%of the home’s value each year

$9,083 a year for the typical owner in Leander.

  • Leander 1.79%
  • Williamson 1.61%
  • Texas 1.49%

What Texas publishes School-district homestead exemption (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)

Exemptions and deadlines in Texas

Flood risk in Williamson County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Williamson County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
0.7%
1,291
Of those, with NFIP insurance
46%
County Texas U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 0.7% 4.1% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 46% 48% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Leander

Typical rent in Leander is $1,939 a month: 8% above the county. In Leander, 46% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Williamson County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,817 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $34.94 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Williamson County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $1,447 $27.83 $57,880
1 bedroom $1,530 $29.42 $61,200
2 bedrooms $1,817 $34.94 $72,680
3 bedrooms $2,292 $44.08 $91,680
4 bedrooms $2,689 $51.71 $107,560

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Leander

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Leander is in ZIP code 78641.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,950: $133 more than the fair market rent for Williamson County ($1,817).

  • 78641 $1,950$2,460

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Leander when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Leander

HUD lists 5 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Leander. These are the largest.

  • Merritt Legacy 1350 Sonny Dr, Leander 78641 208 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2014
  • Leander Station Senior Village 11450 Old 2243 W, Leander 78641 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 116 · In service since 2011
  • Hills at Leander 960 Merrill Dr, Leander 78641 228 homes, 171 low-income · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
  • Crystal Falls Crossing 2702 S Bagdad Rd, Leander 78641 152 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 32 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
  • Crystal Falls Village 202 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander 78641 36 low-income homes · In service since 1992

See all 53 buildings in Williamson County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Leander

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Williamson County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.

A young man and a young woman look something up together on a laptop.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Leander

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Leander or Williamson County. The ones below are statewide in Texas: they work in Leander the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Texas

  • My First Texas Home

    Statewide in Texas

    Texas state program for first-time buyers: a 30-year mortgage with down payment assistance. Offered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

    DeferredForgivable

    See the program Official page

  • My Choice Texas Home

    Statewide in Texas

    Texas state program with down payment assistance for any buyer, not only first-time buyers. Offered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

    DeferredForgivable

    See the program Official page

  • Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

    Statewide in Texas

    Limited funds remain, per the source

    Texas state certificate that turns part of your mortgage interest into a credit on your federal tax return. Offered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

    Tax credit

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Leander

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Leander, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Frameworks Community Development Corporation

    2200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin · 22 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Workshops for new owners
    • and 2 more
    (512) 385-1500

  • BCL of Texas (business and Community Lenders)

    1011 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 500, Austin · 22 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 3 more
    (512) 912-9884

  • Austin Habitat for Humanity

    500 W Ben White Blvd, Austin · 25 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 4 more
    512-472-8788x122

All counseling agencies in Texas

Help in Spanish near Leander

3 of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Leander

In HUD’s record, no housing authority with an office in Williamson County is named for Leander or Williamson County.

4 other authorities have an office in Williamson County: see the list Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Williamson County

These cities are also in Williamson County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Williamson County Housing in Texas

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Leander, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Williamson County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

Keep going

Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Leander.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Leander

Short answers with the numbers for Leander and all of Williamson County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Leander?

The typical home value in Leander is $506,200, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Williamson County it is $447,000.

How much does it cost to rent in Leander?

Typical rent in Leander is $1,939 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Williamson County is $1,817.

What is the FHA loan limit in Leander?

Leander uses the FHA limit for all of Williamson County (2026): $571,550 for a one-unit home and $1,099,150 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Leander?

The typical homeowner in Leander pays $9,083 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 1.79% of the home’s value; in Williamson County, the rate is 1.61%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Leander?

We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Williamson County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).