Hutto, TX 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.
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $105,743). Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 1.9). Hutto leads in cost of living index (110 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hutto, TX | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#516) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 38,765 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,073 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $105,743 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+39.3 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that Leander has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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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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