Leander, TX vs Plano, 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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 80,067 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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