Leander, TX vs San Jacinto, 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 Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 7.0). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $73,682). Leander leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 42.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 80,067 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+1.3 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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