College Station, TX 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $52,397). Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.7). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 125,192 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+39.3 |
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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