How many renters in Leander, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±6.8 points) of renting households in Leander, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leander
| Share of income spent on rent | Leander | Williamson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±5.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.1% (±4.9 points) | 14.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±3.5 points) | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±3.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±5.7 points) | 38.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Leander against Williamson County, its state and the nation
| Leander | Williamson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±6.8 points) | 48.0% (±2.4 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±5.7 points) | 38.0% (±2.1 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $84,319 (±$8,382) | $73,951 (±$1,514) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,939 (±$92) | $1,796 (±$17) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Leander, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Williamson County (48.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Williamson County, Leander ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 723 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Leander
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leander | — | 46.2% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Cedar Park | 5.1 mi | 52.0% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 6.4 mi | 64.7% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Hill | 6.7 mi | 25.3% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| Jonestown | 7.6 mi | 17.6% (±70.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brushy Creek | 8.4 mi | 36.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Volente | 9.3 mi | 39.5% (±68.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lago Vista | 11 mi | 81.5% (±26.2 points) | Higher |
| Georgetown | 12 mi | 56.4% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Liberty Hill, TX (25.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lago Vista, TX (81.5%), Georgetown, TX (56.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Williamson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Thrall | 58.4% (±44.5 points) |
| 6 | Taylor | 56.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Georgetown | 56.4% (±5.3 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Park | 52.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Round Rock | 50.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 | Coupland | 48.0% (±82.1 points) |
| 11 | Leander | 46.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Hutto | 42.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Brushy Creek | 36.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Granger | 34.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 15 | Bartlett | 34.3% (±43.9 points) |
| 16 | Jarrell | 29.2% (±26.8 points) |
| 17 | Liberty Hill | 25.3% (±16.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 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
Are renters in Leander rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Leander pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Leander spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leander, TX spends 28.4% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leander city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leander city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leander city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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