Market Overview for Leander Independent School District
There are 956 active listings in Leander Independent School District with a median list price of $532K and a median sold price of $538K.
Homes average 73 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 193 homes have sold, with 2707 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $232.
About Leander Independent School District
Leander Independent School District serves approximately 42,000 students across more than 40 campuses, making it the third-largest district in the Austin metropolitan area. The district covers roughly 200 square miles in northwestern Williamson and Travis counties, including the cities of Cedar Park and Leander along with portions of Austin, Jonestown, and unincorporated areas. US-183 and Highway 183A toll road run north-south through the district, and RM 1431 provides east-west connectivity. Cedar Park, with approximately 85,000 residents, and Leander, with approximately 75,000, are the two primary population centers. District headquarters are on South West Drive in Leander.
Real estate within Leander ISD spans a wide range from established Cedar Park neighborhoods to new construction on the Leander and Liberty Hill fringes. Cedar Park homes in communities like Twin Creeks, Anderson Mill West, and Buttercup Creek typically list from $375K to $650K. Leander neighborhoods including Mason Hills, Crystal Falls, and Travisso range from $350K to $800K. Newer developments on the northern and western edges of the district, near Ronald Reagan Boulevard, offer homes from $325K to $550K from national builders. The district also includes upscale communities such as Travisso and Crystal Falls Grand, where homes reach $900K to $1.5 million. Median home values across the district are approximately $450K.
Leander ISD operates 28 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 high schools, and several specialized campuses. Vandegrift High School in northwest Austin is the district's highest-rated campus, consistently earning TEA A ratings with strong AP scores and UIL 6A athletics. Cedar Park High School, Leander High School, Vista Ridge High School, and Glenn High School each serve distinct geographic zones. The district offers extensive CTE pathways through its Innovation Academies, including health sciences, cybersecurity, engineering, and culinary arts. Leander ISD has earned a district-wide B rating from TEA, with multiple campuses rated A. Total employment exceeds 6,000 staff members, making the district one of the largest employers in Williamson County.
Cedar Park and Leander have direct access to US-183, Highway 183A toll road, and RM 1431 for commuting to downtown Austin (approximately 25 to 40 minutes depending on location). Capital Metro's MetroRail Red Line has a station in Leander providing rail service to downtown Austin. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is roughly 40 minutes south via SH-45 and Highway 130. Major employers within and near the district include Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, Leander ISD itself, the City of Cedar Park, and numerous technology and professional services firms along the US-183 corridor. The H-E-B Center at Cedar Park hosts the Texas Stars hockey team and major concerts. The 1890 Ranch shopping center in Cedar Park and the Leander Town Centre provide retail and dining.
