Leander, Texas
Leander is a fast-growing city on the northern edge of the Austin metropolitan area, about 22 miles north of Austin where the blackland prairie meets the eastern Hill Country. The city straddles Williamson and Travis counties along the U.S. 183 corridor. It serves as the northern terminus of Capital Metro's commuter rail line into downtown Austin, and much of its growth has come from suburban expansion north of Austin.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 91,132
- Change from 2020 base
- +53.8%
- Land area
- 38.8 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Travis County and Williamson County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Leander crosses county lines, so the appraisal district and tax office depend on the parcel address. School, city-limit, MUD, PID, and other special-district lines can be different too. Start with the full county list below instead of treating one county as the answer.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Leander
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Leander.
County History
How Travis County Was Founded and Named
Travis County was created on January 25, 1840 and named for William Barret Travis, the Alamo commander.
Property Tax Basics
Travis Central Appraisal District: What It Does
TCAD sets the value of your property, but a separate office collects your taxes.
County History
Williamson County Was Established in 1848 and Named for a Colorful Judge
The Texas Legislature created Williamson County on March 13, 1848, naming it for Robert M. Williamson, a judge, soldier, and early Texas leader.
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