How long is the commute from Leander, TX?
Workers who live in Leander, TX take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
30.6% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Leander get to work
| Means of transportation | Leander | Williamson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.5% (±2.2 points) | 63.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 7.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.6% (±2.1 points) | 25.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Leander, the average commute is not measurably different from Williamson County (27.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Leander, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Williamson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Williamson County, Leander ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 496 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leander
| Vehicles available | Leander | Williamson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±2.1 points) | 32.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.2% (±2.7 points) | 44.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±2.6 points) | 20.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Leander, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Williamson County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Leander
| Leander | Williamson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.6% (±2.1 points) | 25.4% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.5 points) | 98.5% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Leander, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Williamson County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Leander
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leander | — | 29.2 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Cedar Park | 5.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 6.4 mi | 37.5 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Liberty Hill | 6.7 mi | 34.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Jonestown | 7.6 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Brushy Creek | 8.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Volente | 9.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lago Vista | 11 mi | 34.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Georgetown | 12 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Park, TX (25.5 minutes), Brushy Creek, TX (24.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Santa Rita Ranch, TX (37.5 minutes), Liberty Hill, TX (34.1 minutes), Jonestown, TX (35.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Williamson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Jarrell | 33.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Thrall | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 10 | Serenada | 31.3 minutes (±7.4) |
| 11 | Taylor | 30.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Weir | 29.7 minutes (±15.1) |
| 13 | Hutto | 29.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Leander | 29.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Georgetown | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Cedar Park | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 17 | Round Rock | 24.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Brushy Creek | 24.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Williamson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Leander
How long is the average commute in Leander?
Workers who live in Leander, TX take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leander without a car?
1.8% of households in Leander have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leander?
30.6% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Leander worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leander city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leander city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leander city, Texas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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