Leander, Texas - Williamson County - 78641
Leander is suburb of Austin, Texas located Northwest of Austin mainly in Williamson County. Leander's current population is about 31,000 to 32,000 people & is projected to grow to double that in 5 years, eventually ballooning to 250,000 or according to some accounts even 350,000. Leander is located just northwest of Austin & Cedar Park, & sits in both Travis & Williamson counties. Known originally as Bagdad, Leander was founded by that name in 1854. A new Lowe's, Kohl's & HEB Plus (was the 2nd biggest Plus in Texas) are open. IBC Bank on 183 & Crystal Falls recently opened, as well as McDonald's a few lots down. Starbuck's coffee shop just opened south of Crystal Falls on Highway 183. At the TOD (Transit oriented Development) Park & Ride, Express buses are on a quick trip into Austin. The Capital Metro light rail start date has been delayed. The Texas X Park, an extreme sports park, is still expected to go vertical. Williamson County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. Leander Demographics and Traffic Counts. Sites and Facilities in Leander
Leander, Texas Bed and Breakfast
Stay at the Gold Coat Inn Bed & Breakfast 2901 County Road 175, Leander,TX 78681 (512) 986-7430 Next to the Williamson County Regional Park
Leander Texas Newspapers
Leander Newspapers are the weekly Leander Ledger (512) 267-4449, Community Impact and the Hill Country News. The Austin American-Statesman & Austin Chronicle are also available.
Leander Chamber of Commerce
The Leander Chamber of Commerce is currently located at 103 North Brushy Street, Leander, TX 78641. In 2010 hopefully the Chamber will move to its new home accross the street at 100 North Brushy. The new building is actually an old Leander home that is being remodeled to be the Chamber's new home.
Leander Communities
There are many neighborhoods that make up the City of Leander. Whether you need entry level housing, a historic home or a several million dollar spread with spectacular Hill Country, waterfront or lake views- you can find it in Leander. Crystal Falls is the largest master-planned community in the Austin, Texas area. Made up of several different neighborhoods such as Highlands at Crystal Falls, Woods at Crystal Falls, Boulders at Crystal Falls, Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls (gated), Grand Mesa IV at Crystal Falls, Grand Mesa V, Fairways at Crystal Falls (gated), The Estates at Crystal Falls (brand new section). Crystal Falls is synonymous with quality in planning, million dollar views and amenities, and lower prices than similar areas of Austin. Old Town is near the Leander City Offices in the TOD area. Nearby is Magnolia Creek. Cold Springs is a new development just north of Cedar Park on Ronald Reagan (Parmer Lane). Valley View, Parker, Highmeadow Estates & Stonehurst are nearby. Vista Ridge neighborhood is by Robin Bledsoe Park off Bagdad. Just accross Bagdad on Municipal is Westview Meadows. Almost built out, there are only 12 homesites left. Mesa Vista Estates subdivision in Leander, Texas is a little known, newer area that is hard to find. Located off Bagdad Road, north of 2243 (or Nameless Road) is Mesa Vista. Block House Creek is in both Leander & Cedar Park & includes the Vineyard at Block House Creek. Lakeline Ranch, Timberline West & Ridgeoaks are in the Osage/Bagdad area. Horizon Park is located off of East Crystal Falls Parkway as are Ridgewood North & Ridgewood South. Also off East Crystal Falls Parkway is Oak Ridge subdivision in Leander. Next to Oak Ridge along County Road 273 is Overlook Estates- a lovely acreage neighborhood. Both Overlook Estates & Oak Ridge will open up to the southern part of the Leander TOD once more of the TOD is developed & goes vertical. North of the TOD & west of 183 are Porter North, Summerlyn, Silver Creek Ranch, High Gabriel West & Robinson subdivisions. North and east are also Gabriel Cove, Mansil & High Gabriel East. West of 183 are the neighborhoods of County Glen, Mason Creek, Woods at Mason Creek, Mason Creek North, Old Town Village, Westwood, North Creek, Estates of North Creek Ranch, Benbrook Ranch, Apple Springs Honeycomb Hills, Hidden Mesa, Hornsby & Palomino Ranch. Off 2243 on way to 1431 are Leander Hills, Pecan Hollow Ranches, Sandy Creek Ranches, Allen G, Round Mountain Oaks, South Cherry Hollow Estates, Leander Hills & Great Oak Estates. Near the lake are Mason Estates, Rusk Transport Co, Lake Travis, Trails End, Lonesome Valley, Panoramic Hills, Settle, Hayford, Valle Verde Beach, Sandy Shores, Volente Heights, Arrowhead Point, Northshore on Lake Travis, Rocky Point on Lake Travis, Coleman, Lone Mountain (gated), Red Wagon Ranchettes & Gate Hollow Estates.
Picture of rural Leander, Texas in Travis County
Leander Schools:
Leander ISD is said to have started in Leander in 1893 but does relate back to the 1855 Bagdad school. Now LISD is the largest school district in Williamson County. In 12 years Leander ISD grew from only 6 schools to 33 schools in the 2008-2009 school year. The school district covers Leander, Cedar Park and parts of Northwest Austin into Steiner Ranch. LISD offers a mentoring program for students with more than 220 volunteers.
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