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Leander vs. Cedar Park: prices, property taxes and school districts
In September 2026, the median asking price on active listings was $493,450 in Leander’s ZIP 78641 and $477,750 in Cedar Park’s ZIP 78613, per Realtor.com. The combined adopted rate inside city limits is $2.059372 per $100 in Leander (2026) and $2.02002 in Cedar Park (2026). On a $450,000 taxable value before exemptions, that is about $9,267 a year in Leander and $9,090 in Cedar Park.
By David Eimer · Facts reviewed
Leander vs. Cedar Park at a glance, September 2026
| Measure | Leander | Cedar Park |
|---|---|---|
| County | Williamson County | Williamson County |
| School districts | Leander ISD | Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD |
| ZIP shown | 78641 | 78613 |
| Median list price | $493,450 | $477,750 |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $213 |
| Active listings | 540 | 225 |
| Median days on market | 82 | 67 |
| Combined tax rate per $100 (year) | $2.059372 (2026) | $2.02002 (2026) |
| Road distance to the Texas Capitol (computed) | 26.3 miles | 19.7 miles |
How do home prices compare in Leander and Cedar Park?
In September 2026, the median asking price on active listings was $493,450 in Leander’s ZIP 78641 and $477,750 in Cedar Park’s ZIP 78613, per Realtor.com.
Homes spent a median 82 days on the market in ZIP 78641 and 67 in ZIP 78613, with 540 and 225 active listings. The table above adds price per square foot and each city’s full list of ZIP codes is on its own page.
Which has higher property taxes, Leander or Cedar Park?
The combined adopted rate inside city limits is $2.059372 per $100 in Leander (2026) and $2.02002 in Cedar Park (2026). On a $450,000 taxable value before exemptions, that is about $9,267 a year in Leander and $9,090 in Cedar Park.
Those are the rates adopted by the city, county and school district, plus any college or hospital district a homeowner pays, as listed unit by unit on each city page. A MUD or PID in newer subdivisions adds its own rate, and the homestead exemption lowers the school portion. The estimator runs the math on a price you choose.
What school districts serve Leander and Cedar Park?
Leander is served mainly by Leander ISD; Cedar Park by Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD. District lines do not follow city limits, so confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s own boundary tool.
This site does not rate or rank schools. The Texas Education Agency publishes accountability results, and each district publishes its attendance zones.
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Leander homes for sale
Leander, TX homes for sale include more new construction than any other city on this page: the City of Leander authorized 951 single-family homes by building permit in 2025, according to the Census Bureau, and its population reached an estimated 91,132 on July 1, 2025, up 53.8% from April 2020 (computed). A home inside city limits and Leander ISD carries a combined 2026 property tax rate of $2.059372 per $100 of taxable value across five taxing units at their adopted rates (computed), up from $2.021358 in 2025, before any public improvement district assessment; Leander ISD's share goes to voters on November 3, 2026. This page covers the rates, the 2026 changes, the city's PIDs, rail service, and how to check a specific address.
Cedar Park homes for sale
Cedar Park, TX homes for sale are mostly existing homes: the City of Cedar Park authorized just 20 single-family homes by building permit from 2023 through 2025, according to Census Bureau permit data (computed), while its population held near 79,032 in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate. A home in the Williamson County part of the city and in Leander ISD carries a combined 2026 property tax rate of $2.02002 per $100 of taxable value across five adopted rates, or $1.99002 if voters reject Leander ISD's rate on November 3, 2026 (both computed); it was $1.964076 for 2025. This page covers those rates, the school election, the two school districts, the Travis County part of the city, and how to check a specific address.
Common questions
Is Leander or Cedar Park cheaper?
By median asking price, Cedar Park ZIP 78613 ($477,750) was 3% below Leander ZIP 78641 ($493,450) in September 2026, per Realtor.com. A median describes the listing mix, not a like-for-like house, so compare price per square foot and specific homes too.
Does Leander or Cedar Park have lower property taxes?
Cedar Park had the lower combined adopted rate of the two: $2.02002 per $100 against $2.059372 in Leander. A homestead exemption, a MUD or PID, or an address in a different school district changes the real bill, so check the specific property on the appraisal district site.
What school district is Leander in, and what about Cedar Park?
Leander is served mainly by Leander ISD; Cedar Park by Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD. District lines do not follow city limits, so confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s own boundary tool.
How do I search homes for sale in both Leander and Cedar Park?
Each city page has a live search filtered to that city through David Eimer’s Ascend IDX. Save the homes you like in both, then compare them on price per square foot, tax rate including any MUD, and commute before you tour.
Estimate the tax on a specific price with the property tax estimator, or see all 12 cities compared.