Leander, TX vs McKinney, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $108,542). Leander leads in walk score (28 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 80,067 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.2 |
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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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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