Welcome to Leander, Texas!
Leander Texas is a quickly growing community located just north of Cedar Park, 26 miles from downtown Austin, but only 10 miles from most of Austin’s growing tech industry. Since 2000, the community has grown from 7,600 residents to over 60,000 in 2020. With the sharply increased demand in housing along the 183/Research Blvd corridor, the city has become a more affordable option with a median age of 30 years old with over 40% the population with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Why is Leander such a Great Place to Live?
Active, Fun, Safe Lifestyle
As a semi-rural suburb, Leander offers quick access to both outdoor and indoor activities. The city manages over 400 acres of public parkland and miles of trails for hiking and biking – camping, hunting, and fishing are all available. Most Leander residents live within just a few miles of the great entertainment options of Cedar Park including two professional sports teams: the AHL Hockey League Champion Texas Stars, affiliates of the NHL Texas Stars, affiliates of the NHL Dallas Stars; and NBA G-League Champions, the Austin Spurs – affiliates of the NBA World Champion San Antonio Spurs. Both the Stars and Spurs play at H-E-B Center, a city-owned multi-purpose venue that holds up to 8,700 guests and hosts more than 130 events per year.
Like most of Central Texas, Leander has been home to people for over 10,000 years. The first Europeans arrived in the 1840’s and settled the town of Bagdad. When the Austin and Northwest Railroad constructed their rail line one mile to the east, most of the residents moved. This new town would be called Leander, named after railroad company official and former Austin mayor the Honorable Leander “Catfish” Brown.
Over the past decade, Leander has committed itself to knowing that change and growth is inevitable, so it matters what you do with it. The civic and business leadership collaborated on the community’s future to create two award-winning land planning initiatives that have provided a framework for sustainable development. Building a community that lives, works and plays together.
Leander has had one of the lowest crime rates for cities of its size in the state, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s annual Crime in Texas Report.
Cost of Living
According to Salary.com, the cost of living in Leander is 5.6% below the national average. Many people move to Leander for more affordable land and housing.
Homes For Sale in Leander Texas
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Leander median household income was recently listed at a $100,370.
Moving to Leander Texas
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The Living Leander Community & Business Directory, an annual magazine published by the Leander Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, provides an overview of the local business and government landscape.
Leander Independent School District is headquartered in Leander, Texas, and serves as the primary Pre-K-12 public school authority. However, the entire district spans a total of 200 square miles with schools in Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Jonestown, Round Rock in Williamson County and northwest Austin in Travis County.
City Utilities
The Utilities office is located at 105 N. Brushy Street in Leander City Hall. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed on weekends and designated city holidays.
Utility service requests
- New Service Connection
- Transfer of Service
- Service Disconnection
Bill payment options
- In person at the Utilities office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Drive-thru drop box located on the south (rear) side of City Hall.
- By phone using a credit/debit* card.
- Online
- Auto bank draft
* A processing fee is applied to all card transactions.
Metro Rail & Bus
- Metro Rail – 550 Red Line(link is external)
- Metro Express – 987 Leander/Lakeline Express(link is external)
- Metro Pickup – Leander(link is external)
Helpful Links
- Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center(link is external)
- City Staff Directory
- Crystal Falls Golf Club
- Fire Department
- Garbage and Recycling
- Parks and Recreation
- Permits and Building Inspections
- Police Department
- Watering Schedule
Emergency Contacts
- 911 | Emergencies
- 512-528-2858 | Fire Department
- 512-528-2800 | Police Department, Animal Control
- 512-946-1300 | Williamson County Sheriff
Local Government Contacts
- 512-528-2700 | City Hall
- 512-260-4280 | County Commissioner Pct. 2
- 512-260-4270 | Constable Pct. 2
- 512-335-8131 | Driver License Bureau (DPS), Hwy 183 at Hymeadow Dr.
- 512-863-5816 | Driver License Bureau (DPS), Georgetown
- 512-260-4210 | Justice of the Peace Pct. 2
- 512-259-1239 | Municipal Court
- 512-259-1142 | Utility Department
- 512-528-2800 | Utility Department after-hours emergencies
- 512-943-1100 | Williamson County Court House
Useful Numbers
- 512-259-1196 | Action Propane
- 888-286-6700 | Atmos Energy
- 512-259-9010 | Bagdad Head Start (WBCO)
- 512-259-0288 | Bagdad Senior Citizen Center
- 512-259-1709 | Clawson Disposal
- 512-259-1907 | Leander Chamber of Commerce
- 512-570-0000 | Leander ISD
- 512-259-9196 | Leander Post Office
- 512-331-8883 | Pedernales Electric Company
- 877-694-9474 | Suddenlink Communication
- 512-272-5503 | Texas Community Propane
- 512-854-9473 | Travis County Tax Office
- 512-943-1100 | Williamson County Information
- 512-943-1603 | Williamson County Tax Office
Local Area Newspapers
- 512-445-3500 | Austin American Statesman
- 512-267-4449 | Cedar Park/Leander Statesman
- 512-989-6808 | Community Impact Newspaper
- 512-259-4449 | Hill Country News
- 512-930-4824 | Williamson County Sun
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