Leander, TX vs Sachse, 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
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Leander leads in walk score (28 vs 18). Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.0). Leander leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 80,067 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+22.2 |
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
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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