Central Texas Real Estate Blog

If you are looking for a new home in a thriving community that is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, you will want to take a look at Round Rock homes for sale. Conveniently located just 20 miles north of downtown Austin, this community with a rich sense of tradition and hometown feel is set among beautiful Texas scenery and located near conveniences that offer a good quality of life. Round Rock has great public schools, is ranked as one of the safest cities, it has an award-winning park system and offers property tax and utility rates that are lower than most other communities in the area. The economy of Round Rock is healthy, it offers a variety of housing choices with plenty of good community services.

Round Rock History

Round Rock was originally located on near the banks of Brushy Creek near a large round rock.  The community was known as Brushy at that time. It was discovered that there was already a Brushy, Texas when the town got a post office in 1854. The community was renamed Round Rock after the distinctive landmark beside the creek. In 1876, the arrival of the railroad created a need to relocate Red Rock’s business district. Old Town Round Rock is now a historical district. Round Rock has had ups and downs with changing economic conditions throughout its history, but its proximity to Austin always made it a popular bedroom community.

Life in Round Rock

Round Rock is a rapidly growing city, in fact it is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. It prides itself on its long-term planning and award-winning city management practices. Round Rock has received the comprehensive planning award from the Texas Chapter of American Planning Association and a 3cma Savvy award for community visioning. The population of Round Rock has a large demographic of young, single,  well educated and ethnically diverse professionals. Round Rock is a smart choice when buying a home in the Austin area because of its affordable cost of living, low crime rate, fantastic weather, good schools and recreation and entertainment opportunities

Round Rock Real Estate

The Round Rock real estate market features 25 neighborhoods.  Round Rock homes for sale have an average listing price of around $310,000. Neighborhoods such as Stone Canyon, Behrens Ranch , And Vizcaya offer many neighborhood amenities for the residents such as exclusive neighborhood parks, swimming pools, sport courts and pavilions. Whether you are looking for a quick move in or wanting to build a new home in Round Rock. There are a range of options for home buyers in this community and likely one is the right fit for you.

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Round Rock Economy

In Central Texas Round Rock has become a major center for economic growth. There are many major industries to include life sciences and computer software, advanced manufacturing and clean energy. Round Rock is the world headquarters for Dell, and many residents of Round Rock commute to Austin  and work for national companies such as Whole Foods, Apple Inc, IBM and eBay.

Round Rock Schools

Round Rock Independent School District has five high schools, 10 middle schools and 33 elementary schools and two Alternative Learning Centers. The district reports that over 75% of their graduating seniors take the SAT and ACT test and score well above the national average. There is a 15 to 1 student to teacher ratio. There are many options for higher education close to Round Rock.   The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Central Texas College, St. Edwards University and Temple College are within a 50-mile range.

Things to Do in Round Rock

Round Rock offers many opportunities for work and education and is also a great place to find a variety of fun and entertainment. Forest Creek Golf Club and Terra Vista Golf Club are nearby for those wishing to spend a day on the greens. For a unique and Charming shopping and dining experiences, there is Old Town Round Rock and its historic buildings. More traditional shopping with major retailers can be found at Round Rock Premium Outlet Mall and the La Frontera Shopping Center. The Dell Diamond Sports Arena is home to the Round Rock Express Baseball Club, Dell Diamond and also hosts local concerts and other events. There are dozens of city parks and hiking trails. In addition to all the local offerings, Round Rock is located very close to Austin and all of its Urban amenities and opportunities.