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Living in Leander
Where growth meets community in northwest Austin
91,132 Population3 School Districts
91K
Population
3
Neighborhoods
57K
Students
B-rated
Top School District
About
Living in Leander
Leander has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, transforming from a sleepy outpost into one of the most dynamic suburbs in the Austin metro. Located north of Cedar Park along US-183, Leander offers an appealing combination of newer housing stock, excellent Leander ISD schools, and a rapidly expanding retail and dining scene.
The Capital MetroRail Red Line connects Leander directly to downtown Austin, making it one of the few suburbs with commuter rail access. Master-planned communities like Crystal Falls, Travisso, and Bryson feature resort-style pools, community centers, and miles of trails. The city's newer town center developments are creating walkable gathering spaces with restaurants and entertainment, giving Leander an increasingly self-sufficient identity beyond its role as a bedroom community.
Why Leander?
- Capital MetroRail commuter rail to downtown Austin
- Excellent Leander ISD schools
- Master-planned communities with resort amenities
- Rapidly expanding dining and entertainment scene
Your Local Expert
Angie's Guide to Leander
Leander is the suburb that grew up in the best possible way. Ten years ago, there was not much here — now it has its own identity with great restaurants, a town center that is actually walkable, and that MetroRail connection that no other suburb can match. My clients who choose Leander love that they get a brand-new home in a master-planned community with real personality, not just another subdivision.
Demographics
Urban-SuburbanCity convenience but with a little more breathing room
91K
people
39.0
sq miles
2K
per sq mi
36.3
median age
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Neighborhoods in Leander
Discover the communities that make Leander unique.
Block House Creek
Block House Creek is one of Leander's most established neighborhoods, offering mature trees, community pools, and an active homeowners association tha...
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Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls is a scenic master-planned community in west Leander, set among the rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country with views, mature oaks, a...
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Travisso
Travisso is a Hill Country master-planned community in west Leander that emphasizes outdoor living and scenic views. The neighborhood features an impr...
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Education
School Districts in Leander
Education shapes community. Here's what Leander families can expect.
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