Round Rock
Dell's hometown: a city of about 141,000 just north of Austin, with B-rated Round Rock ISD, Kalahari's indoor waterpark, Triple-A baseball and famous donuts, at prices below Austin.
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Where it is & what it feels like
Round Rock sits on I-35 about 20 miles north of downtown Austin, in Williamson County. Dell Technologies has its global headquarters here, and the city has grown into one of the metro's biggest suburbs, with about 141,000 residents in 2026.
Neighborhoods range from established golf communities like Forest Creek to master-planned Teravista and highly sought school areas like Mayfield Ranch. Prices dipped in 2026 and inventory is up, which gives buyers room to negotiate.
What you'll find here
The housing stock
Mostly single-family homes from the 1990s to today, from starter homes to large two-stories in master-planned and golf communities.
Some subdivisions sit in a MUD or PID, and a few (like Teravista) are split between school districts, so details vary by street.
Typical home
- Price range
- $300K – $800K+
- Size
- ~1,700 – 3,200 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–4 bd / 2–3 ba
- Built
- 1980s – today
- HOA
- Most subdivisions
Kien's tip: Round Rock is served by several school districts, not just Round Rock ISD. I'll confirm the district and feeder schools for any address before you offer.
Market snapshot
June 2026 data compiled by Texas Home Talk from public sources. Estimates, not MLS figures.
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Schools
Mostly Round Rock ISD (about 46,000–48,000 students); some areas are in Georgetown, Leander, Hutto or Pflugerville ISD.
| Level | School(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| District | Round Rock ISD | Rated B (87/100) |
| High schools | Round Rock, Westwood, McNeil, Stony Point, Cedar Ridge and more | Depends on the address |
| Example | Cactus Ranch Elementary | Highly rated, in the Mayfield Ranch area |
Check the exact address on TXschools.gov and GreatSchools.
What would I pay each month?
Filled in for a typical Round Rock 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: about 1.7% without a MUD or PID, up to ~2.6% with one. Homestead exemptions can lower taxes. Excludes PMI.
Baseball, water parks & donuts
Fun
Outdoors
Work & errands
Getting around
Car-dependent. I-35, SH 45, the 183A toll road and SH 130 connect to the metro.
Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour.
The honest pros & cons
Why buyers love it
- Strong schoolsRound Rock ISD is rated B with many sought-after campuses
- Lower prices than AustinMedian around $373K in 2026
- JobsDell HQ plus quick access to North Austin tech
- Things to doKalahari, Dell Diamond and lots of parks
What to weigh
- I-35 trafficDowntown can take 45 minutes at rush hour
- School districts varySeveral districts serve Round Rock addresses
- MUD/PID taxesSome subdivisions push rates past 2%
- Suburban layoutYou’ll drive for most errands
Common questions
How much does a home in Round Rock cost?
The median sale price was about $373K in June 2026, down about 5.6% from a year earlier, with most homes between about $300K and $800K.
What school district is Round Rock in?
Mostly Round Rock ISD, rated B (87/100). Some areas are in Georgetown, Leander, Hutto or Pflugerville ISD, so verify the exact address.
What are property taxes in Round Rock?
Around 1.7% without special districts and up to about 2.6% with a MUD or PID.
How far is Round Rock from Austin?
About 20 miles north of downtown: 30 minutes off-peak and up to 45 at rush hour; the Domain is about 20–30 minutes.
Round Rock or Cedar Park?
Round Rock is usually cheaper, with Dell HQ and I-35 access. Cedar Park costs more, sits closer to the Hill Country and is mostly in Leander ISD. I’m happy to tour both.
Nearby neighborhoods
Let's find the right Round Rock neighborhood.
I'll confirm the school district and feeders, check HOA and MUD costs, and show you what homes actually sold for, in English or Vietnamese.
New to Austin? Read the Moving to Austin relocation guide: commutes to Tesla, Samsung and Downtown, budgets, school districts and Texas property taxes.
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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