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Is Round Rock a Good Place to Live? Round Rock, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Round Rock ranks #180 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #23 of 256 mid-size cities and #6 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.2%, #7 of 241) and low violent crime (125 per 100,000, #22 of 235), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Round Rock by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Round Rock'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 Round Rock?
Round Rock'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 $1,763/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $398,221, 33% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Round Rock | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 98.1#584 of 1,308 | 97 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $398,221#624 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,741/mo#540 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $418,600#830 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,763/mo#933 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 4.2x#631 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 21.3%#594 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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.
Round Rock 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. Round Rock is in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Round Rock safe?
Round Rock recorded 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 67% below the US rate of 373 and 69% below Texas's 401. That ranks #189 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #22 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Round Rock Police Department. Property crime runs 1,446 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Round Rock | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 373 | 125#189 of 1,083 | 401 | 352 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 2,083 | 1,446#446 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,730 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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 Round Rock?
The median household in Round Rock earns $99,287, 29% above the US figure of $76,827 and 36% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.2%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Round Rock | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $99,287#350 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.4%#212 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 7.8%#305 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | +4.2%#30 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Round Rock?
The median resident of Round Rock is 36.2 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 44.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #353 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Round Rock | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 36.2 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 44.8%#353 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 55.5% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Round Rock's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Round Rock; its public schools have 14.4 students per teacher and spend $10,904 per pupil. 34.2% of adults are obese and 9.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Round Rock | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 14.4#362 of 1,188 | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $10,904#1070 of 1,188 | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 34.2%#715 of 1,311 | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.8%#359 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 16.6%#541 of 1,311 | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 14.1%#1028 of 1,311 | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 26,759 students are enrolled in Round Rock's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Round Rock?
The average commute in Round Rock is 24.9 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 24.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Round Rock scores 9.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #763 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 | Round Rock | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 24.9 min#773 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 4.7%#524 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 64.1% | 75.1% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 24.8% | 11% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 9.4#763 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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 | Round Rock | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 67.3°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 83.3°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 50.6°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 37.1 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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 Round Rock?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Round Rock'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 | Round Rock | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.1%#254 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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 Round Rock compare with similar-size cities?
Round Rock is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #23 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 127,786.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #180 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 | 24.9 min |
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #192 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 | 22.4 min |
| Palm Bay, FLPop. 130,132 | #581 | 56.9 | $72,614 | $1,601/mo | 275 | 27.8 min |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #683 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 | 22.6 min |
| Columbia, MOPop. 128,548 | #516 | 57.8 | $66,498 | $1,097/mo | 359 | 16.4 min |
| Athens, GAPop. 127,345 | #746 | 54.2 | $52,974 | $1,219/mo | 352 | 20.6 min |
| Allentown, PAPop. 125,976 | #762 | 53.9 | $55,494 | $1,317/mo | 264 | 24.6 min |
| Topeka, KSPop. 125,786 | #973 | 50.5 | $56,956 | $979/mo | 882 | 16.7 min |
| Simi Valley, CAPop. 125,634 | #406 | 59.9 | $122,081 | $2,579/mo | 136 | 27.1 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 Round Rock compare with the rest of Texas?
Round Rock ranks #6 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 64.9 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 36% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 69% below the statewide rate. Homes are 33% 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 Round Rock among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Round Rock's score calculated?
Round Rock scores 64.9 out of 100, #180 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 Round Rock. Similar-size median 52.9.
66.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Round Rock's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
88.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Round Rock. Similar-size median 53.8.
58.3 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Round Rock's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.1.
43.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Round Rock's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
59.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Round Rock. Similar-size median 51.2.
69.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Round Rock. Similar-size median 42.1.
85.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Round Rock. Similar-size median 50.1.
60.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Round Rock's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
44.2 - 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 45.9.
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: Round Rock's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Round Rock 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 Round Rock
Is Round Rock, TX a good place to live?
Round Rock ranks #180 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #23 of 256 mid-size cities and #6 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.2%, #7 of 241) and low violent crime (125 per 100,000, #22 of 235), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Round Rock?
Round Rock'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 $1,763/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $398,221, 33% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Round Rock?
Round Rock recorded 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 67% below the US rate of 373 and 69% below Texas's 401. That ranks #189 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #22 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Round Rock Police Department. Property crime runs 1,446 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Round Rock?
The median household in Round Rock earns $99,287, 29% above the US figure of $76,827 and 36% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.2%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Round Rock?
Median rent in Round Rock is $1,763/mo (Census), #933 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,741/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Round Rock?
Zillow's typical home value in Round Rock is $398,221, down 5.4% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $418,600.
How are the public schools in Round Rock?
There is no city graduation rate for Round Rock; its public schools have 14.4 students per teacher and spend $10,904 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Round Rock?
The average commute is 24.9 minutes, #773 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 4.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Round Rock?
Round Rock 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 Round Rock walkable?
Round Rock scores 9.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #763 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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock?
Round Rock has 127,786 residents. The median resident of Round Rock is 36.2 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 44.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #353 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Round Rock compare with the rest of Texas?
Round Rock ranks #6 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 64.9 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 36% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 69% below the statewide rate. Homes are 33% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Round Rock?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Round Rock's population of 127,786 are Meridian, ID (#192 overall), Palm Bay, FL (#581 overall), Norman, OK (#683 overall), Columbia, MO (#516 overall), and Athens, GA (#746 overall). Round Rock is #180.