Castle Rock, CO vs Leander, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in walk score (28 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.9). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 81,415 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+39.3 |
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70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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