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Is Cedar Park a Good Place to Live? Cedar Park, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Cedar Park ranks #147 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #71 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (91 per 100,000, #44 of 442) and high household income ($129,545, #62 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Cedar Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Cedar Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park's cost of living index is 98.1, 2% below the US level of 100 and #584 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,846/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $461,620, 54% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Cedar Park | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.1#584 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $461,620#749 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,727/mo#532 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $513,600#1001 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,846/mo#1000 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4x#577 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.1%#163 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Cedar Park housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Cedar Park is in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Cedar Park safe?
Cedar Park recorded 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 76% below the US rate of 373 and 77% below Texas's 401. That ranks #105 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #44 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Cedar Park Police Department. Property crime runs 1,223 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Cedar Park | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 91#105 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,223#317 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Cedar Park?
The median household in Cedar Park earns $129,545, 69% above the US figure of $76,827 and 77% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.2%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Cedar Park | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $129,545#111 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.9%#171 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Cedar Park?
The median resident of Cedar Park is 37.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 55.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #185 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 66.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Cedar Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 55.6%#185 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 66.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Cedar Park's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Cedar Park; its public schools have 14.1 students per teacher and spend $10,567 per pupil. 31.1% of adults are obese and 8.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Cedar Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.1#301 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,567#1112 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.1%#466 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 8.9%#197 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.1%#276 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9.8%#637 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 15,569 students are enrolled in Cedar Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Cedar Park?
The average commute in Cedar Park is 25.5 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 29.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Cedar Park scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.3°F and winters 50.6°F, with 37.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Cedar Park | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.5 min#814 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 4.8%#540 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 58.8% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 29.9% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.7 | 37.6 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 65.4 | 40.9 | 2 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 47.9 | 3 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 54.8 | 2.3 |
| May | 84.4 | 63.7 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 92.4 | 70.4 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 95.7 | 72.6 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 72.4 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 66.5 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 57 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 68.6 | 47 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 61.4 | 38.5 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Austin Great Hills.
| Measure | Cedar Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 67.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.3°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 50.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Austin Great Hills.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Cedar Park?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Cedar Park's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Williamson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
| Measure | Cedar Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#254 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Williamson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Williamson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.014% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0014% | 63% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0065% | 42% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.07% | 35% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Cedar Park compare with similar-size cities?
Cedar Park is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #71 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 78,301.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #147 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 | 25.5 min |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #1114 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year | 21.4 min |
| Bloomington, ILPop. 78,907 | #289 | 62.2 | $77,384 | $1,050/mo | 318 | 16.8 min |
| Loveland, COPop. 78,410 | #397 | 60.1 | $84,604 | $1,730/mo | 163 | 26.2 min |
| Woodbury, MNPop. 78,305 | #99 | 68.4 | $125,310 | $1,908/mo | 75 | 23.9 min |
| Napa, CAPop. 78,239 | #786 | 53.5 | $105,963 | $2,282/mo | 219 | 23.9 min |
| Bethlehem, PAPop. 77,956 | #364 | 60.7 | $68,879 | $1,382/mo | 197 | 22.1 min |
| Rapid City, SDPop. 77,946 | #875 | 52.1 | $70,870 | $1,109/mo | 767 | 17.5 min |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #810 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 | 22.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Cedar Park compare with the rest of Texas?
Cedar Park ranks #3 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 66.3 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 77% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 77% below the statewide rate. Homes are 54% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Cedar Park among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Cedar Park's score calculated?
Cedar Park scores 66.3 out of 100, #147 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Cedar Park. Similar-size median 55.5.
79.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Cedar Park's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
92.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Cedar Park. Similar-size median 58.9.
67.2 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Cedar Park's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
43.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Cedar Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
54.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Cedar Park. Similar-size median 56.1.
85.7 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Cedar Park. Similar-size median 42.4.
47.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Cedar Park. Similar-size median 50.0.
62.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Cedar Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.4 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
83.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Cedar Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Cedar Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Cedar Park
Is Cedar Park, TX a good place to live?
Cedar Park ranks #147 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #71 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (91 per 100,000, #44 of 442) and high household income ($129,545, #62 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park's cost of living index is 98.1, 2% below the US level of 100 and #584 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,846/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $461,620, 54% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park recorded 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 76% below the US rate of 373 and 77% below Texas's 401. That ranks #105 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #44 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Cedar Park Police Department. Property crime runs 1,223 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Cedar Park?
The median household in Cedar Park earns $129,545, 69% above the US figure of $76,827 and 77% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.2%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Cedar Park?
Median rent in Cedar Park is $1,846/mo (Census), #1000 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,727/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Cedar Park?
Zillow's typical home value in Cedar Park is $461,620, down 3.6% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $513,600.
How are the public schools in Cedar Park?
There is no city graduation rate for Cedar Park; its public schools have 14.1 students per teacher and spend $10,567 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Cedar Park?
The average commute is 25.5 minutes, #814 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 4.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park averages 67.3°F over the year, 83.3°F in summer and 50.6°F in winter, with 37.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Cedar Park walkable?
Cedar Park scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Cedar Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Williamson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, wildfire, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
Who lives in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park has 78,301 residents. The median resident of Cedar Park is 37.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 55.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #185 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 66.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Cedar Park compare with the rest of Texas?
Cedar Park ranks #3 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 66.3 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 77% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 77% below the statewide rate. Homes are 54% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Cedar Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Cedar Park's population of 78,301 are Daytona Beach, FL (#1114 overall), Bloomington, IL (#289 overall), Loveland, CO (#397 overall), Woodbury, MN (#99 overall), and Napa, CA (#786 overall). Cedar Park is #147.