Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
Round Rock, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,205
Population
138,777
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A vibrant Austin suburb with much to offer
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Commuter
Welcome to Round Rock, Texas, located 20 miles north of Austin. With nearly 120,000 residents, Round Rock offers diverse housing options throughout neighborhoods like La Frontera and Old Town. The rental market presents various opportunities, with average rents ranging from $1,251 for one-bedroom units to $2,113 for three-bedroom homes. While rental rates have decreased by 7.4%, Round Rock continues to attract residents with its amenities and highly rated schools.
Round Rock's community spaces include Old Settlers Park, home to the Rockin' River Family Aquatic Center and multiple sports facilities. Baseball fans enjoy games at Dell Diamond, where the Round Rock Express Triple-A team plays. Downtown Round Rock preserves local history, including the landmark round rock in Brushy Creek that marked the historic Chisholm Trail crossing. Dell Technologies' headquarters employs approximately 16,000 people, contributing to the area's economic growth. The Round Rock Higher Education Center houses campuses for Texas State University, Austin Community College, and Temple College. With easy access to Interstate 35 and a growing medical district featuring several hospitals, Round Rock offers convenient access to employment, healthcare, and education.
Explore the City
Brushy Creek offers scenic trails, parks, and outdoor activities in Round Rock.
Most homes in Stony Point have large, matured oak trees that provide shade on warm days.
The Round Rock water tower is visible throughout downtown.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,714
Average: $111,363
Education
45,490
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
78,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Round Rock has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Round Rock, TX is $1,091 for a studio, $1,205 for one bedroom, $1,566 for two bedrooms, and $2,093 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Round Rock has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,205/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$2,417/month
2,121 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,073/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,564/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Round Rock, TX is 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Round Rock is 7.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,091 - $2,093. You can expect to pay 14.4% less for groceries, 8.6% more for utilities, and 15.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Round Rock, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
1,745 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
866 Students
Linda Herrington Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
743 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
789 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,745 Students
James Garland Walsh Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,208 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,151 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
979 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,249 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,745 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,773 Students
RRISD Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
364 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,698 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,497 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Inner Space Cavern
- Georgetown Recreation Center
- San Gabriel Park
- Rivery Park
- Balcones District Park
Transit / Subway
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.