Cedar Park
A fast-growing suburb northwest of Austin on 183A, with mostly Leander ISD schools, Texas Stars hockey, miles of trails and quick drives to Apple's campus and the Domain.
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Where it is & what it feels like
Cedar Park is a city of about 79,000 in Williamson County (with a small part in Travis County), along US 183 and the 183A toll road northwest of Austin. It's close to Apple's Parmer Lane campus and North Austin tech jobs, with the Hill Country just to the west.
Neighborhoods range from established Buttercup Creek to golf-course Twin Creeks, Block House Creek and newer luxury homes at Crestline at Brushy Creek. Most of the city is in Leander ISD; a southeastern edge is in Round Rock ISD.
What you'll find here
The housing stock
Mostly single-family homes built from the 1980s to today, from established one-stories to larger two-stories in golf and master-planned communities.
Some neighborhoods sit in a MUD, which raises the tax rate, while others have some of the lowest combined rates in the area.
Typical home
- Price range
- $400K – $900K+
- Size
- ~1,800 – 3,500 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–5 bd / 2–3 ba
- Built
- 1980s – today
- HOA
- Most subdivisions
Kien's tip: Tax rates in Cedar Park range from about 1.8% to 2.15% depending on the neighborhood and district. On a $550K home that's about $1,900 a year, so I'll compare them for you.
Market snapshot
2026 data compiled by Texas Home Talk from public sources. Estimates, not MLS figures.
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Schools
Mostly Leander ISD (about 42,000 students, rated B). A southeastern edge is in Round Rock ISD.
| Level | School(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| High | Cedar Park High (A) or Vista Ridge High | Depends on the address |
| Elementary | Ratings range from A (Deer Creek) to C | Check the exact address |
| Edge of town | Round Rock ISD | Rated B (89); e.g. Crestline at Brushy Creek |
Compare campuses on TXschools.gov and GreatSchools.
What would I pay each month?
Filled in for a typical Cedar Park home with an HOA. Change anything.
Estimate only. Rate default reflects the ~7% national 30-yr average (Freddie Mac, Sept 2026). Tax rate is a mid-range estimate; Cedar Park rates run about 1.8% to 2.15% by neighborhood and district. Homestead exemptions can lower taxes. Excludes PMI.
Hockey, trails & weekends
Fun
Outdoors
Work nearby
Getting around
Car-dependent. US 183, the 183A toll road and RM 1431 are the main routes.
Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour.
The honest pros & cons
Why buyers love it
- Good schoolsLeander ISD with an A-rated Cedar Park High
- Close to tech jobsApple and the Domain about 15–20 minutes
- OutdoorsTrails, parks and the Hill Country nearby
- Things to doTexas Stars hockey and Lakeline
What to weigh
- Higher prices than Round RockMedian around $550K
- Traffic183 and 1431 get busy at rush hour
- Tax differencesMUD neighborhoods run higher rates
- Suburban layoutYou’ll drive for most errands
Common questions
How much does a home in Cedar Park cost?
The single-family median was about $550K in 2026, up about 1.8% from a year earlier.
What school district is Cedar Park in?
Mostly Leander ISD, rated B, with an A-rated Cedar Park High. A southeastern edge is in Round Rock ISD. Verify the exact address.
What are property taxes in Cedar Park?
About 1.8% to 2.15% combined, depending on the neighborhood, school district and MUD status.
How far is Cedar Park from Austin?
About 30 minutes to downtown off-peak, 20 minutes to the Domain and 15 minutes to Apple’s Parmer campus.
Cedar Park or Round Rock?
Cedar Park is closer to the Hill Country and Apple, mostly in Leander ISD and usually pricier. Round Rock is cheaper with Dell HQ and I-35 access.
Nearby neighborhoods
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Information is gathered from public sources and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices, HOA dues, tax rates, school assignments and ratings change; verify independently before making decisions. Listing links open a third-party site (Zillow), whose inventory is not controlled by KienWithKeys.
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