Neighborhood in Leander, Williamson County

Living in Central Leander, Leander

A-

2nd of 12areas in Leander
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Leander overall: A

Central Leander covers part of Leander, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
4,190
Median rent
$2,240
Median home value
$398,000
Household income
$136,400
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Central Leander

Central Leander is an area in Leander with about 4,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Leander is A-. That puts it 2nd of 12 areas we grade in Leander, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Central Leander

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Leander

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,240, 16% higher than the Leander median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Central Leander report card

Each grade compares Central Leander 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 $2,240, homes cost 2.9x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $136,400, 0.7% unemployed.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 26% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Leander compared with Leander

Better than Leander

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 25%21 points lower than Leander (46%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%16 points higher than Leander (73%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x20% lower than Leander (3.6x)

Worse than Leander

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%18 points lower than Leander (53%)
  • Median rent: $2,24016% higher than Leander ($1,939)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Leander (1.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPleasant Hill ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.3 mi
  • AKnox Wiley MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD1.4 mi
  • ALeander High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Central Leander

Median rent in Central Leander is $2,240 a month, 16% higher than the Leander median. A household would need about $90,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $398,000, 21% lower than the Leander median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,753 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeanderTexas
Median rent16% higher than Leander$2,240$1,939$1,403
Median home value21% lower than Leander$398,000$506,200$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Leander2.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Leander25%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Leander89%73%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Leander0%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Leander200220131992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,753
Mortgage payment
$2,179
Property tax
$575
Median rent, for comparison
$2,240

Based on a $398,000 home in Central Leander, 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 incomeAbout the same as Leander$136,400$139,048$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Leander0.7%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Leander2.0%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Leander35%53%34%
Average commute3% lower than Leander28 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Leander26%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Leander0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Leander99%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Leander

Under 1825%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6447%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White61%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black11%
Asian7.0%
Other or more than one race0.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Leander

  1. 1A+Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls
  2. 3A-West LeanderMedian rent $2,300
  3. 4A-BrysonMedian rent $1,710
  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. A-Northeast PflugervillePflugerville
  2. A-Magnolia CreekLeague City
  3. B+Chamberlain CrossingFate

Questions about Central Leander

Is Central Leander a good place to live?

Central Leander covers part of Leander, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Leander?

Renters in Central Leander pay a median of $2,240 a month, 16% higher than the Leander median. The median home is worth $398,000, 21% lower than the Leander median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Leander.

What schools serve Central Leander?

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

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Leander that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.