Leander, TX vs West Covina, 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
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.6). West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 80,067 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 165 |
| 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-
62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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