Leander, TX vs Leland, NC
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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $82,651). Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.6). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 80,067 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Leander has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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