At a Glance
Median Income
$97,187
$47,829 per capita
Home Value
$383,700
Zillow: $408,924
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
1,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
296 sunny days/yr
How Round Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Round Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Round Rock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Round Rock residents earn a median household income of $97,187 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,829. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Round Rock is $383,700 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,924. Median rent is $1,713/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Round Rock reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,684/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Round Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Round Rock has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population124,288
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density3,259/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,187
Per Capita$47,829
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A
Home Value$383,700
Rent$1,713
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$408,924
Housing Units47,502
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property1,684/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary124/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Round Rock was founded in 1851.
The median home in Round Rock was built in 2001.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.