Gateway to the Texas Hill Country

Leander lies within the heart of Central Texas   and at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Leander is home to approximately 20,000 people and continues to grow at a rapid pace.

An excellent school system, affordable living, progressive government, and the close proximity to a variety of employment options are a few of the valuable attributes to the community.

Close to Nature...

Beautiful lakes, rolling hills, and an exceptionally stunning municipal golf course which is surrounded by the hills and nature, including deer and turkey that run freely, provide for exciting recreational opportunities.

Close to Austin...

The City of Leander has a variety of housing to offer as well, with homes for the first time buyer, move-up homes, and executive homes all within the city. Just 5 miles north of Austin on U.S. 183, the City of Leander is located within close proximity to anything your family needs. All of this works together to make Leander the premier place to live in Central Texas.

Whether you are a new resident or just passing through, we know you will feel right at home in Leander!

Visit the Leander Chamber of Commerce for vital statistics and city information.

                  

Driven by an uncompromising vision and an unwavering devotion to continuous improvement, academic challenge and character development, the Leander Independent School District continues to be among Texas’ fastest-growing school districts – welcoming more than 2,000 new students this school year as we near 24,000 total students! Leander ISD’s success is based on three key elements: a continually improving world-class curriculum, a focus on teaching and modeling ethical behavior, and encouragement of a level of parent and community involvement that is the envy of school districts across Texas.