Leander, TX vs New Castle, PA
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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
New Castle
83.1
#17 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $39,948). New Castle leads in walk score (44 vs 28). New Castle leads in cost of living index (79 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | New Castle, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 83.1 (#17) |
| Population | 80,067 | 21,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $153,221 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $39,948 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 79 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+33.8 |
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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B
83.1 Score
New Castle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,221
Population
21,413
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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