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Life in Cedar Park
If you're considering Cedar Park, understand you're looking at a solidly upper-middle-class Austin suburb with the commute and car dependency that comes with suburban Texas living. The median home price hovers around $514,000 and median rent near $1,850, which reflects the Austin area's broader affordability challenges—you're paying for proximity to a booming job market, not for bargain pricing. Most people here work elsewhere in the metro, with an average commute of 26 minutes, so factor in regular driving even though major routes like 183 and the 183A toll road run through town.
Cedar Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
20.2%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Cedar Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cedar Park, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.4%), and 9.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.6%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Cedar Park
In Cedar Park, rent runs 32% above the TX average, and home values are 81% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,893
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $456,996 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Cedar Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cedar Park is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cedar Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute25.5 min avg
How Cedar Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cedar Park, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cedar Park runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
90.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,223.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cedar Park Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Cedar Park, the most common type is hail, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Hail | $25.0M |
| 2024 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $324.6M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $694,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $47,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Hail | $338,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Cedar Park) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (20 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cedar Park has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
114
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 65°F | 41°F | 2.02" |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 2.95" |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 2.32" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.11" |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 4.39" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.80" |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.33" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.42" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.63" |
| Nov | 69°F | 47°F | 2.80" |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cedar Park
Cedar Park has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Ascension Seton Cedar Park
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus
Childrens · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Austin
Round Rock Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Round Rock
Ascension Seton Northwest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Austin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cedar Park
Cedar Park's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 55.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cedar Park (within 15 miles)
Austin Community College District
14.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 30,189 students · in-state tuition $2,550 · 18% graduate · median earnings $47,658 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,440 students · in-state tuition $56,944 · 71% graduate · median earnings $63,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,185 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 47% graduate · median earnings $64,677 (10 yrs after entry)
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
14.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 305 students · 63% graduate · median earnings $38,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 211 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 26% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cedar Park
Cedar Park has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
41 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cedar Park
Cedar Park Public Library
550 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park
Cities Near Cedar Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cedar Park FAQ
Is Cedar Park, Texas affordable?⌄
Cedar Park's median rent is $1,846/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $129,545/year. Median home value is $513,600.
Is Cedar Park, Texas safe?⌄
Cedar Park's violent crime rate was 91 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1223 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cedar Park, Texas?⌄
Cedar Park has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cedar Park, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Cedar Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,846/month and median household income is $129,545/year. The median home value is $513,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cedar Park, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Cedar Park is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from