Neighborhood in Leander, Williamson County

Living in Travisso, Leander

B+

5th of 12areas in Leander
Overall score 80 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Leander overall: A

Travisso is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.9 mi
Pharmacy2.9 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe2.9 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare2.8 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
3,870
Median rent
$3,500+
Median home value
$906,000
Household income
$213,600
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Travisso

Travisso is a neighborhood in Leander with about 3,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2016), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 48% of households with children.

Our grade for Travisso is B+. That puts it 5th of 12 areas we grade in Leander, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Travisso

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $213,600, 54% higher than the Leander median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Travisso

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,500+, 81% higher than the Leander median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Travisso report card

Each grade compares Travisso 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 $3,500+, homes cost 4.2x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $213,600, 3.2% unemployed.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 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.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 46% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Travisso compared with Leander

Better than Leander

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 21%25 points lower than Leander (46%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%24 points higher than Leander (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%22 points higher than Leander (73%)

Worse than Leander

  • Median rent: $3,500+81% higher than Leander ($1,939)
  • Home value to income: 4.2x17% higher than Leander (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 33 min13% higher than Leander (29 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CPatricia Knowles ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD2.8 mi
  • BRunning Brushy MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD3.1 mi
  • ALeander High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD3.7 mi

Cost of living in Travisso

Median rent in Travisso is $3,500+ a month, 81% higher than the Leander median. A household would need about $140,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $906,000, 79% higher than the Leander median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,793 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeanderTexas
Median rent81% higher than Leander$3,500+$1,939$1,403
Median home value79% higher than Leander$906,000$506,200$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Leander4.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than Leander21%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Leander95%73%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Leander1.9%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Leander201620131992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,793
Mortgage payment
$4,959
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,500+

Based on a $906,000 home in Travisso, 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 income54% higher than Leander$213,600$139,048$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Leander3.2%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Leander2.3%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Leander77%53%34%
Average commute13% higher than Leander33 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Leander46%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Leander0%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
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Travisso

Under 1827%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6452%
65 and over9.1%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black7.8%
Asian31%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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. 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-Lakewood EstatesGeorgetown
  2. A-South Canyon LakeCanyon Lake
  3. BCamelliaConroe

Questions about Travisso

Is Travisso a good place to live?

Travisso is a neighborhood in Leander, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 12 areas we score in Leander. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Travisso?

Renters in Travisso pay a median of $3,500+ a month, 81% higher than the Leander median. The median home is worth $906,000, 79% higher than the Leander median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Leander.

What schools serve Travisso?

The closest rated public schools are Patricia Knowles 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Travisso 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.