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Round Rock.
About
Life in Round Rock
If you're considering a move here, understand that Round Rock is fundamentally a bedroom community that's evolved into a serious tech and corporate hub—it's not a destination you visit, it's a place where people build careers and raise families. Dell's massive presence (about 16,000 employees locally) anchors the job market in tech and advanced manufacturing, but the economy has genuinely diversified into clean energy, life sciences, and software development, so you're not totally dependent on one employer. The median household income sits around $99,000, and the median home price of $418,600 is steep but reasonable considering you're 20 miles north of Austin with access to jobs, good schools, and that booming metro economy.
Round Rock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
17.0%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
+18.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Round Rock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Round Rock, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.7%), and 18.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.8%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 26% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Round Rock
In Round Rock, rent runs 26% above the TX average, and home values are 47% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,424
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $395,851 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Round Rock and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Round Rock is 0.8 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 Round Rock 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
Commute24.9 min avg
How Round Rock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Round Rock, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 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 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Round Rock runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
124.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,446.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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.
5 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 Round Rock) 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
Round Rock 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
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
114
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
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" |
Healthcare4 hospitals, avg 3.7/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Round Rock
Round Rock has 4 hospitals, averaging 3.7 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
4
within city limits
Uninsured
11.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.7 / 5
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Ascension Seton Williamson
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Round Rock Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Brushy Creek Family Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Rock Springs
Psychiatric · 5.5 mi away · Georgetown
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Psychiatric · 6.1 mi away · Georgetown
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Pflugerville
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.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Round Rock
Round Rock's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
32
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Round Rock
Private for-profit · 4-year · 211 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 26% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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
14.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 305 students · 63% graduate · median earnings $38,659 (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, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Round Rock
Round Rock has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
36 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Round Rock
Round Rock Public Library System
200 E Liberty Ave, Round Rock
Cities Near Round Rock
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Round Rock?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Round Rock FAQ
Is Round Rock, Texas affordable?⌄
Round Rock's median rent is $1,763/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $99,287/year. Median home value is $418,600.
Is Round Rock, Texas safe?⌄
Round Rock's violent crime rate was 125 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 1446 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Round Rock, Texas?⌄
Round Rock has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Round Rock, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Round Rock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,763/month and median household income is $99,287/year. The median home value is $418,600. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Round Rock, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Round Rock is 25 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