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Round Rock.

$1,763/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,763 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices run above average, with a median around $418,600. Buyers should expect to stretch their budget here.

3.4% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.4%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.

125 violent crimes per 100k

Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.

25 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 24.9 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 25% work from home.

4 hospitals

There are 4 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 3.7 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

45% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 45% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

32 public schools inside the boundary

There are 32 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (36 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.