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Round Rock, TX

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A vibrant Austin suburb with much to offer

Suburban Family-Friendly Commuter Convenient Peaceful Growing

Round Rock is a vibrant suburb within 20 minutes’ driving distance of eclectic neighboring Austin. Round Rock is a rapidly growing suburb for good reason, boasting numerous tech offices, recreational venues, shops, restaurants, and apartments within its city limits.

Round Rock is home to the Dell corporate headquarters, in addition to IBM and Samsung offices, providing job opportunities and short commute times for many residents. There’s plenty to see and do in Rock Round outside of work too. Attending Round Rock Express games at Dell Diamond stadium is a favorite local pastime, as well as perusing the great deals at Round Rock Premium Outlets and La Frontera Village. Old Settlers Park, Play for All Abilities Park, Memorial Park, and Meadow Lake Park provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in town as well.

The city is known for having a wide variety of fantastic restaurants, from delectable donut shops to fine international cuisine and everything in between. Commuting and traveling from Round Rock is simple with convenience to I-35, U.S. 79, Route 45, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Round Rock, TX is $1,150 for a studio, $1,254 for one bedroom, $1,633 for two bedrooms, and $2,125 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Round Rock has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,254/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$2,407/month
1,997 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,594/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,743/month
1,484 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Round Rock, TX is 8.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Round Rock is 10.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,150 - $2,125. You can expect to pay 14.9% less for groceries, 9.4% more for utilities, and 19.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cactus Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

743 Students

10
out of 10

Chandler Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

10
out of 10

Great Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

845 Students

9
out of 10

Linda Herrington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

797 Students

9
out of 10

Fern Bluff Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

652 Students

9
out of 10

James Garland Walsh Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,151 Students

9
out of 10

Ridgeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,230 Students

8
out of 10

Pearson Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

956 Students

8
out of 10

Chisholm Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

688 Students

7
out of 10

Hopewell Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,184 Students

6
out of 10

Round Rock High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,773 Students

8
out of 10

Cedar Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,698 Students

6
out of 10

Stony Point High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,570 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Inner Space Cavern
  • Georgetown Recreation Center
  • San Gabriel Park
  • Rivery Park
  • Balcones District Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.