Neighborhood in Leander, Williamson County

Living in Bryson, Leander

A-

4th of 12areas in Leander
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Leander overall: A

Bryson is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy2.5 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library3.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,940
Median rent
$1,710
Median home value
$593,000
Household income
$168,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Bryson

Bryson is a neighborhood in Leander with about 4,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2019), mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for Bryson is A-. That puts it 4th of 12 areas we grade in Leander, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Bryson

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,710, 12% lower than the Leander median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Bryson

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Bryson report card

Each grade compares Bryson with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,710, homes cost 3.5x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $168,100, 2.1% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 58 violent crimes per 100k, 471 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 30 min, 27% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Bryson compared with Leander

Better than Leander

  • Median household income: $168,10021% higher than Leander ($139,048)
  • Median rent: $1,71012% lower than Leander ($1,939)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than Leander (97%)

Worse than Leander

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 57%10 points higher than Leander (46%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ATarvin ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.7 mi
  • BLeander MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD2 mi
  • AEarly College High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Bryson

Median rent in Bryson is $1,710 a month, 12% lower than the Leander median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $593,000, 17% higher than the Leander median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,079 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeanderTexas
Median rent12% lower than Leander$1,710$1,939$1,403
Median home value17% higher than Leander$593,000$506,200$283,800
Home value to income3% lower than Leander3.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Leander57%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Leander75%73%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Leander0.9%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Leander201920131992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,079
Mortgage payment
$3,246
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,710

Based on a $593,000 home in Bryson, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLeanderTexas
Median household income21% higher than Leander$168,100$139,048$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Leander2.1%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Leander4.1%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Leander56%53%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Leander30 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Leander27%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Leander3.8%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Leander100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Bryson

Under 1826%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6442%
65 and over7.7%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black0.5%
Asian19%
Other or more than one race4.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Leander

  1. 1A+Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls
  2. 2A-Central LeanderMedian rent $2,240
  3. 3A-West LeanderMedian rent $2,300
  4. 5B+TravissoMedian rent $3,500+
  5. 6B+The Fairways at Crystal FallsMedian rent $1,820
  6. 7B+Northcreek RanchMedian rent $1,830
  7. 8B+Sarita ValleyMedian rent $2,070
  8. 9BNorthside MeadowMedian rent $2,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Settlers CrossingRound Rock
  2. APreserve at Stone OakRound Rock
  3. BNortheast McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about Bryson

Is Bryson a good place to live?

Bryson is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Bryson?

Renters in Bryson pay a median of $1,710 a month, 12% lower than the Leander median. The median home is worth $593,000, 17% higher than the Leander median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Leander.

What schools serve Bryson?

The closest rated public schools are Tarvin Elementary (elementary, rated A), Leander Middle (middle, rated B) and Early College High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Bryson name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.