Lathrop, CA 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.
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.3). Leander leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 42.9 min). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1896) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 39,857 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+39.3 |
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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C
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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