Leander, TX vs Minnetonka, MN
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
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.2). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 29.5 min). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $114,867).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 80,067 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka 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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72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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