Leander, TX vs Valley Stream, NY
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
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.9). Valley Stream leads in walk score (69 vs 28). Leander leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 42.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 80,067 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+4.2 |
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
64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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