Here's what it costs to live in Leander, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,865 per month, while the typical home is valued around $470,700. Households earn a median of $140,180 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$140,180
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,865
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$470,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
67,880
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Leander?
The cost of living index for Leander is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Leander?
The median gross rent in Leander is $1,865 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Leander?
The median household income in Leander is $140,180 per year.
What is the median home value in Leander?
The median home value in Leander is $470,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Leander?
Air quality data for Leander is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Leander?
Texas has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology