Primary sources for Leander, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Leander, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Leander, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Leander, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Leander, TX
Electricity rates in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX ranks 2 of 108 Texas cities for the newest homes (median year built 2012). Leander, Texas has 67,880 residents in 23,573 households; 40.4% heat with electricity.
Households in Leander, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Leander on the map
Williamson County, with Leander marked
Who supplies Leander
Williamson County lists 6 utilities for Leander, TX, a city of 67,880: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Williamson County page.
Housing and heating in Leander
Leander, TX: 655 of 24,154 homes were built before 1980 and 20,059 in 2000 or later. Leander, TX has 20,563 detached houses, 2,773 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 229 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Leander, TX
% of homes by decade built, Leander, TX
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 160s
- 170s
- 580s
- 990s
- 2200s
- 4710s
- 1420+
Heating fuel in Leander, TX
| Leander, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leander, TX, median year built | 2012 | 2005 | +7 years | 2 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, built before 1980 | 2.7% | 9.7% | -7.0 points | 104 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, built 2000 or later | 83.0% | 62.1% | +21.0 points | 6 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, detached houses | 85.1% | 72.8% | +12.3 points | 11 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 11.5% | 18.5% | -7.0 points | 83 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, mobile homes | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3 points | 84 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, renter households | 24.4% | 32.9% | -8.5 points | 90 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, median home value | $470,700 | $414,600 | +$56,100 | 10 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,865 | $1,720 | +$145 | 16 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, people per household | 2.88 | 2.65 | +0.23 | 30 of 108 |
Facts about Leander
- Residents of Leander, TX, ACS 2023
- 67,88056 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Leander, TX
- $140,1808 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Leander, TX
- 23,5732.88 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Leander, TX
- 75.6%17,824 owners and 5,749 renter households
- Housing units in Leander, TX
- 24,154581 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Leander, TX
- 40.4%9,531 of 23,573 homes
- Land area of Leander, TX
- 38.7 sq mi1,754.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Leander, TX
- 1.4%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $140,180 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Leander, TX
- 81NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 119.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Leander, TX
- 2012655 of 24,154 homes (2.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Leander, TX
- $470,700$1,865 gross rent a month, 4.75% of value a year
Who lives in Leander: income, cars, homes
Of 37,058 workers in Leander, TX, 10,311 work from home, 22,754 drive alone, 501 ride transit and 450 walk. In Leander, TX, 2,426 of 5,576 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,070 households moved in since 2018 and 799 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Leander, TX, 399 households own no vehicle and 17,623 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Leander, TX, 1,892 of 23,573 households earn under $35,000, 3,883 $35,000-$75,000, 6,988 $75,000-$150,000 and 10,810 $150,000 or more. Leander, TX homes: 20,869 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,571 none or one, median 6.3 rooms. 2,952 residents of Leander, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.9.
Household income in Leander, TX
| Leander, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Leander, TX, households under $35,000 | 8.0% | 99 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, households $150,000 or more | 45.9% | 9 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, residents below poverty | 4.4% | 98 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, median age | 35.9 | 41 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 86.4% | 10 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, households without a vehicle | 1.7% | 101 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 74.8% | 15 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, workers at home | 27.8% | 5 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, cost-burdened renters | 43.5% | 92 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, moved in since 2018 | 51.2% | 6 of 108 |
| Leander, TX, moved in before 2000 | 3.4% | 104 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Leander
Leander, TX: 23,573 households at $1,531 a year per home for electricity (Williamson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $36.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,986 a year per household.
| Group in Leander, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Leander, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leander, TX, all households | 23,573 | $1,531 | $36.1 million | 1.09% |
| Leander, TX, homeowners | 17,824 | $1,707 | $30.4 million | 1.22% |
| Leander, TX, renters | 5,749 | $1,163 | $6.7 million | 0.83% |
Outage risk around Leander
Leander, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 69 wind and 12 tornado, 119.3 per 100,000 residents of 67,880. Top gust near Leander, TX: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Leander, TX: $2.4M.
Reports within 15 miles of Leander, TX
wind and tornado reports, Leander, TX
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| Leander, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leander, TX, 2015 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Leander, TX, 2016 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Leander, TX, 2017 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Leander, TX, 2018 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Leander, TX, 2019 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Leander, TX, 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Leander, TX, 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Leander, TX, 2022 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Leander, TX, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Leander, TX, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leander, TX, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Analyst note on Leander
Household income in Leander, TX is $140,180; 17,824 of its 23,573 households own. Leander, TX counts 67,880 residents in 23,573 households, on 38.7 square miles. 9,531 of the 23,573 occupied homes in Leander, TX heat with electricity.
Leander, TX has 24,154 housing units, 581 of them vacant or seasonal. Leander, TX ranks 5 of 108 Texas cities for people working from home (27.8% of workers). Leander, TX ranks 8 of 108 Texas cities for median household income ($140,180).
Leander, TX ranks 8 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (1.7%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Leander
Compare Leander with nearby cities
| City near Leander, TX | Distance from Leander | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leander, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 67,880 | $140,180 | 2012 | $470,700 | 81 | 27.8% |
| Cedar Park, TX | 5.1 mi southeast | 77,474 (+9,594) | $123,972 (-$16,208) | 2004 (-8 yr) | $474,800 (+$4,100) | 105 (+24) | 27.8% (-0.0 pts) |
| Georgetown, TX | 11.7 mi northeast | 78,803 (+10,923) | $91,857 (-$48,323) | 2007 (-5 yr) | $398,600 (-$72,100) | 63 (-18) | 22.2% (-5.6 pts) |
| Round Rock, TX | 12.4 mi east | 124,288 (+56,408) | $97,187 (-$42,993) | 2001 (-11 yr) | $383,700 (-$87,000) | 97 (+16) | 23.1% (-4.7 pts) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 17.8 mi southeast | 65,162 (-2,718) | $112,656 (-$27,524) | 2004 (-8 yr) | $354,900 (-$115,800) | 96 (+15) | 22.2% (-5.6 pts) |
| Hutto, TX | 19.0 mi east | 32,188 (-35,692) | $115,149 (-$25,031) | 2008 (-4 yr) | $315,800 (-$154,900) | 69 (-12) | 15.7% (-12.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Leander
| ZIP area touching Leander, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Leander | Share of Leander's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 78641 (Leander, TX) | 29.2% | 97.0% |
| 78628 (Leander, TX) | 1.8% | 3.0% |
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Questions on Leander
Leander: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Leander, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Williamson County lists 6 utilities.
Leander: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Leander, TX: rank 56 of 108 by its 67,880 residents, rank 8 of 108 by $140,180 median income.
Leander: how many homes heat with electricity?
Leander, TX: 9,531 of 23,573 occupied homes, 40.4%; Williamson County 49.6%.
Leander: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 1.4% of the $140,180 median income in Leander, TX.
Leander: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Leander, TX may be closed.
Leander: damaging storms reported nearby?
81 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Leander, TX, 2015 to 2025, 119.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Leander?
Leander, TX: median home built 2012; 655 of 24,154 homes (2.7%) predate 1980, 20,563 are detached and 2,773 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Leander, TX work from home?
10,311 of 37,058 workers.
How many Leander, TX renters struggle with rent?
2,426 of 5,576 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Leander, TX households have no car?
399 households; 17,623 have two or more.