Neighborhood in Leander, Williamson County

Living in Northcreek Ranch, Leander

B+

7th of 12areas in Leander
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Leander overall: A

Northcreek Ranch is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on internet access.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
2,330
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$333,000
Household income
$79,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in Northcreek Ranch

Northcreek Ranch is a neighborhood in Leander with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 12 areas in Leander, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Northcreek Ranch

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northcreek Ranch

  • Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.4% across Leander.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northcreek Ranch report card

Each grade compares Northcreek Ranch 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 $1,830, homes cost 4.2x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $79,200, 15% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 27 min, 22% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northcreek Ranch compared with Leander

Better than Leander

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%18 points lower than Leander (46%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%6 points lower than Leander (5.8%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than Leander (97%)

Worse than Leander

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%30 points lower than Leander (73%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%19 points lower than Leander (53%)
  • Median household income: $79,20043% lower than Leander ($139,048)

Closest public schools

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

  • CChristine Camacho ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.3 mi
  • BLeander MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD0.6 mi
  • AEarly College High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Northcreek Ranch

Median rent in Northcreek Ranch is $1,830 a month, 6% lower than the Leander median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $333,000, 34% lower than the Leander median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,325 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeanderTexas
Median rent6% lower than Leander$1,830$1,939$1,403
Median home value34% lower than Leander$333,000$506,200$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than Leander4.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Leander28%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points lower than Leander44%73%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Leander0%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Leander200420131992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,325
Mortgage payment
$1,823
Property tax
$502
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $333,000 home in Northcreek Ranch, 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 income43% lower than Leander$79,200$139,048$78,476
Unemployment rate12 points higher than Leander15%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Leander0%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Leander35%53%34%
Average commute6% lower than Leander27 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Leander22%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Leander3.4%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
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northcreek Ranch

Under 1827%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6432%
65 and over3.8%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black4.8%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race1.2%

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. 4A-BrysonMedian rent $1,710
  5. 5B+TravissoMedian rent $3,500+
  6. 6B+The Fairways at Crystal FallsMedian rent $1,820
  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+CimarronRound Rock
  2. BNorth GarlandGarland
  3. B+North Cedar ParkCedar Park

Questions about Northcreek Ranch

Is Northcreek Ranch a good place to live?

Northcreek Ranch is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Northcreek Ranch?

Median rent in Northcreek Ranch is $1,830 a month, 6% lower than the Leander median. The median home is worth $333,000, 34% lower than the Leander median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Leander.

What schools serve Northcreek Ranch?

The closest rated public schools are Christine Camacho Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Northcreek Ranch 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.