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Crime in Leander summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Leander. Key points include:
There were 928 total crimes in Leander in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Leander is 1,057.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Leander is 69.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Leander is 988.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Leander is -50.09% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Leander Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leander / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 928 | 1,057.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 61 | 69.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 14.8 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 867 | 988.1 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 129 | 147.0 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 675 | 769.3 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 63 | 71.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Leander summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Leander. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Leander is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Leander is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Leander is $425,972.
The median income in Leander is $139,048.
Leander's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Leander Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Leander | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 157 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Leander, TX Weather
The average high in Leander is 78.2° and the average low is 55.3°.
There are 54.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Leander |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 54.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Leander Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Leander
The current population in Leander is 74,067. The population has increased 218.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74,067 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 67,880 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 62,491 | 8.3% |
| 2021 | 57,696 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 60,613 | 12.8% |
| 2019 | 53,716 | 15.7% |
| 2018 | 46,419 | 15.1% |
| 2017 | 40,338 | 11.4% |
| 2016 | 36,204 | 13.0% |
| 2015 | 32,051 | 6.7% |
| 2014 | 30,040 | 6.2% |
| 2013 | 28,281 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 26,818 | 8.0% |
| 2011 | 24,841 | 6.6% |
| 2010 | 23,295 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leander
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Leander is:
50.6% White with 37,482 White residents.
6.2% African American with 4,567 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.
14.8% Asian with 10,998 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 59 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 227 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 2,917 Two Or More residents.
24.0% Hispanic with 17,754 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Leander | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.8% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Leander
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Leander is 50.2% female with 37,184 female residents.
Leander is 49.8% male with 36,883 male residents.
| Gender | Leander | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leander for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Leander completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Leander completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Leander completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Leander completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Leander completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Leander completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Leander completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Leander completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Leander completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Leander | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Leander, Texas
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3.2% of households in Leander earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Leander earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Leander earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Leander earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Leander earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Leander earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Leander earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Leander earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.7% of households in Leander earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.9% of households in Leander earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Leander | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.9% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
