North Austin
Round Rock · Cedar Park · Leander · Georgetown · Pflugerville · Hutto
The metro's default answer: the best-rated schools, the most inventory, the strongest resale history and the shortest commute to the tech corridor. It's also the priciest direction outside the Hill Country.
The numbers
| City | Median sale price | Year over year | Days on market | Homes sold | Sold above list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park | $519,740 | +4.5% | 46 | 262 | 17.2% |
| Leander | $420,758 | -0.9% | 61 | 389 | 12.1% |
| Georgetown | $419,722 | +0.4% | 69 | 674 | 11.4% |
| Round Rock | $383,746 | -4.1% | 55 | 305 | 13.8% |
| Pflugerville | $361,261 | -8.5% | 68 | 223 | 11.1% |
| Hutto | $334,778 | -4.3% | 85 | 224 | 13.3% |
Redfin, three months ending August 2026. Cedar Park and Leander as of July 2026. Austin proper for comparison: $549,636.
Cedar Park is the only city rising meaningfully, and the fastest-selling. Pflugerville fell hardest at 8.5%, and Hutto takes nearly three months to sell. Both mean room to negotiate.
City by city
Round Rock
$384KThe anchor. Dell's headquarters, a real downtown and Round Rock ISD. Now cheaper than Leander and Georgetown, and the 4.1% drop is an opening.
Cedar Park
$520KThe premium. Leander ISD and a deep mix of suburban retail. Homes sell in 46 days and 17% go above list.
Leander
$421KThe new-construction capital: more square footage per dollar than anywhere else up north, plus the north end of the MetroRail line.
Georgetown
$420KThe most sales in the metro at 674. One of the best historic squares in Texas, and Sun City keeps the market steady.
Pflugerville
$361KThe value inside North Austin, down 8.5%. Closer in than Georgetown or Hutto, with strong Hispanic and Asian communities.
Hutto
$335KFurthest out and cheapest. Homes take 85 days, up 33 from last year: the clearest buyer's-market signal up north.
What buyers get wrong up here
Assuming city equals school district.Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville and Hutto ISDs cross city lines. Two houses on one street can feed different high schools.
Ignoring MUD taxes.Much of Leander, Hutto and north Pflugerville sits in Municipal Utility Districts, adding 0.5–1.5% to your tax rate: $2,250–$6,750 a year on a $450K house. Always ask for the full rate.
Buying the builder's first phase.Early phases price low, then get undercut when the builder discounts later ones. Ask what's left to build.
Commutes
| From | To downtown Austin | To the Domain and north tech |
|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville | 25-45 min | 15-25 min |
| Round Rock | 30-50 min | 20-30 min |
| Cedar Park | 35-55 min | 20-35 min |
| Leander | 40-60 min | 25-40 min |
| Hutto | 40-60 min | 30-45 min |
| Georgetown | 45-70 min | 30-45 min |
Off-peak to rush hour. I-35 north is the constraint. The 45 and 183A toll roads buy back real time if you'll pay for them.
Neighborhood guides: North Austin and the north suburbs
Each guide covers prices, current school assignments, property taxes with a payment calculator, and commute times. New to Austin? Start with the Moving to Austin relocation guide or browse all neighborhoods.
Is north right for you?
If schools and resale are your top two priorities, north is almost always the answer. If your budget is under $350K or you want land, look south or west first.
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