Fort Collins, CO 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $74,126). Fort Collins leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 174,851 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.9 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+39.3 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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C
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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