Round Rock, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Round Rock.
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How much does it cost to live in Round Rock?
Round Rock planning snapshot: population 135,359, housing index 127 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $383,700, median rent $1,713, and income near $97,187. Expect 96°F summer highs, 44°F winter lows, and about 28-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 124.3 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 127U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $383,700U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,713U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $97,187U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.1%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 124.3per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 96°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Round Rock compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 135,359City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $97,187Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year24% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 127ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year27% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $383,700City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year26% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,713City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year27% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.1%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2838% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 124.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)79% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1683.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)45% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 96°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 36.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 279As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Round Rock grew 34.3% from 100,772 in 2010 to 135,359 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Round Rock expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Round Rock's housing cost index is 127 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($383,700 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,713 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 127 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $383,700 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,713 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Round Rock?
Typical ownership costs center near $383,700, while median gross rent is about $1,713 a month. Against a median household income of $97,187, rent alone is roughly 21% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $383,700
- Median rent $1,713/month
- Median household income $97,187
What is the job market like in Round Rock?
County unemployment recently ran 4.1% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Round Rock is about $97,187 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.1% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $97,187
How long is the typical commute in Round Rock?
Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, with Walk Score near 28/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 28/100
Is Round Rock safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 124.3 per 100k and property about 1683.7 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 124.3 per 100k
- Property 1683.7 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Round Rock?
Normals show summer highs near 96°F, winter lows near 44°F, about 36.3 inches of rain, and roughly 279 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 96°F
- Winter low 44°F
- 36.3 in rain · 279 sunny days
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 279 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 28/100. Labor-market readings near 4.1% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 124.3 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Round Rock (pop. 135,359) sits in Texas. With median income around $97,187 and a cost index of 127, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $383,700 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Round Rock is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Round Rock with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Round Rock city, 1600000US4863500) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Williamson County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013958 AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10