Apple Valley, CA vs Leander, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apple Valley
59.5
#1950 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 14.1). Leander leads in walk score (28 vs 13). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $62,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, CA | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.5 (#1950) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 75,036 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,609 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $62,898 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 39.7 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+39.3 |
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59.5 Score
Apple Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,609
Population
75,036
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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