LEANDER
78641 — Leander
The metro’s go-to suburb for newer construction, top-rated Leander ISD schools, and Hill Country value north of Austin.
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About the Neighborhood
Leander (78641) has quietly become one of the Austin metro’s fastest-growing suburbs — the go-to choice for buyers who want newer construction, excellent Leander ISD schools, and Hill Country character without Cedar Park or west-side prices. Master-planned communities like Travisso, Crystal Falls, and Bryson anchor the area, many with builder incentives that make new homes especially attractive. With the MetroRail station connecting Leander to downtown Austin and ongoing commercial growth along US-183, it blends small-town feel with genuine convenience — and some of the best value in the region.
Market Snapshot
Market data as of August 2026 — updated regularly.
~$415K–$505K
Median Sale Price
~1,500
Homes Sold (trailing 12 months)
~$557,000
vs. Austin Metro Median
Value / newer construction
Positioning
Leander offers some of the metro’s strongest value, with most homes trading in the low-$400s to around $500K — notably below Cedar Park and Austin proper. The defining feature of today’s market is choice: inventory is running well above prior years, and master-planned builders are competing hard with incentives. Homes are generally taking six to twelve weeks to sell, which means real negotiating leverage for prepared buyers, while sellers need sharp pricing and presentation to stand out.
Life in 78641
Property Taxes
Williamson County combined rates typically run in the ~2.2–2.8% range, often higher in newer MUD-district communities — confirm the exact rate by address.
Schools
Served by Leander ISD, consistently ranked among the top districts in the Austin region. Verify exact zoning by address.
Housing Style
Predominantly newer construction from the 2010s onward in master-planned communities, ranging from accessible starter homes to larger Hill Country view properties, with some established and acreage options.
Parks & Outdoors
Hill Country views, Crystal Falls amenities, Devine Lake Park, and abundant trails and greenbelts across the master-planned communities.
Shopping & Dining
A growing retail and dining scene along US-183, with Cedar Park’s outlets and the H-E-B Center just south.
Commute
The Leander MetroRail station offers a rail connection to downtown Austin, plus US-183 and the 183A toll for driving to the tech corridor.
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News & Events
Local happenings, market updates, and neighborhood news — updated regularly.
AUG 2026
78641 Market Update — August 2026
Leander remains one of the metro’s best value stories, with a median in the low-$400s to around $500K and more inventory than buyers have seen in years. Master-planned builders in communities like Travisso, Crystal Falls, and Bryson are competing with incentives, and homes are taking longer to sell — a real advantage for buyers with room to negotiate. Sellers are finding success with sharp pricing and strong presentation, especially in sought-after Leander ISD zones.
Growth & Development
Ongoing expansion around the MetroRail corridor and US-183 keeps adding homes, retail, and amenities across Leander.
AUG 2026
Master-Planned Growth Keeps Accelerating
Leander is among Central Texas’s fastest-growing cities, with major master-planned communities and new commercial development continuing to reshape the area. Ongoing expansion around the MetroRail corridor and US-183 keeps adding homes, retail, and amenities. We’ll track the biggest projects and what they mean for buyers and homeowners here.
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