Leander, TX vs San Gabriel, CA
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
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 28). Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.0). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $84,056).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 80,067 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
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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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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