The details
MovingPlace, a site that reports on real estate trends nationwide, released its study, “Hottest US ZIP Codes in 2025,” on Aug. 3. The study evaluated more than 6.3 million movers between January and May 2025 and analyzed which ZIP codes saw the largest increase.
The study showed that Leander’s 78641 ZIP code saw the fourth-largest number of movers nationwide in 2025, with 3,349 people moving to the city. MovingPlace cited the city’s planned communities, outdoor recreation opportunities and school district as some of its most desirable aspects.
“Leander offers residents the chance to enjoy the vibrant Austin tech scene while living in a quieter, more affordable area with plenty of new housing developments,” the report reads.
The 10 most moved-to cities according to MovingPlace were:
1. Cypress, Texas (77433)
2. New Braunfels, Texas (78130)
3. Winter Garden, Florida (34787)
4. Leander, Texas (78641)
5. Katy, Texas (77493)
6. Queen Creek, Arizona (85142)
7. Parker, Colorado (80134)
8. McKinney, Texas (75071)
9. Roseville, California (95747)
10. San Antonio, Texas (78253)
The big picture
Texas saw the largest increase in movers overall, with large gains from cities such as Cypress, New Braunfels, Katy, McKinney and San Antonio. Overall, 29 of the top 100 cities represented in the study were in Texas, making it the most represented state on the list.
The study showed that suburbs are experiencing the most growth, with cities on the edges of major cities, such as Leander, benefiting from an increasing number of residents leaving city centers.
Also of note
In May, Leander was listed No. 8 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” for 2025-26, and No. 3 on the same publication’s “Best Places to Live in Texas” list.
