Neighborhood in Leander, Williamson County

Living in The Fairways at Crystal Falls, Leander

B+

6th of 12areas in Leander
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Leander overall: A

The Fairways at Crystal Falls is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 13,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • 68% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
12,980
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$508,000
Household income
$151,000
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in The Fairways at Crystal Falls

The Fairways at Crystal Falls is a neighborhood in Leander with about 13,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 54% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 12 areas in Leander, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in The Fairways at Crystal Falls

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in The Fairways at Crystal Falls

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

The Fairways at Crystal Falls report card

Each grade compares The Fairways at Crystal Falls with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,820, homes cost 3.4x income.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $151,000, 4.4% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    77 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.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 24% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

The Fairways at Crystal Falls compared with Leander

Better than Leander

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%7 points higher than Leander (73%)
  • Median household income: $151,0009% higher than Leander ($139,048)
  • Home value to income: 3.4x8% lower than Leander (3.6x)

Worse than Leander

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%22 points higher than Leander (46%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%3 points lower than Leander (53%)
  • Average commute: 31 min6% higher than Leander (29 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWhitestone ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.4 mi
  • BRunning Brushy MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD1.7 mi
  • ALeander High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in The Fairways at Crystal Falls

Median rent in The Fairways at Crystal Falls is $1,820 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 $508,000, about the same as the Leander median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,506 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeanderTexas
Median rent6% lower than Leander$1,820$1,939$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Leander$508,000$506,200$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Leander3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points higher than Leander68%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Leander80%73%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Leander1.3%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Leander201020131992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,506
Mortgage payment
$2,781
Property tax
$726
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $508,000 home in The Fairways at Crystal Falls, 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 income9% higher than Leander$151,000$139,048$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Leander4.4%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Leander7.6%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Leander50%53%34%
Average commute6% higher than Leander31 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Leander24%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Leander1.4%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Leander96%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Fairways at Crystal Falls

Under 1831%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6444%
65 and over6.9%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black4.8%
Asian9.8%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. 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-NorthpointeLeague City
  2. B+Timbergrove GreenHouston
  3. B+Northwest MansfieldMansfield

Questions about The Fairways at Crystal Falls

Is The Fairways at Crystal Falls a good place to live?

The Fairways at Crystal Falls is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 13,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in The Fairways at Crystal Falls?

Median rent in The Fairways at Crystal Falls is $1,820 a month, 6% lower than the Leander median. The median home is worth $508,000, about the same as the Leander median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Leander.

What schools serve The Fairways at Crystal Falls?

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

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the The Fairways at Crystal Falls 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.