Round Rock, Texas

One of Our Favorite Places (And We May Be Biased)

Meet Round Rock, TX

Round Rock is only 15 miles north of Austin and home to over 130,000 in Central Hill Country. Round Rock appeals to many because of the large employers like Dell, Round Rock Premium Outlets, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Amazon, UPS, and so many more! Round Rock boasts that the combined property tax and utility rates are among the lowest in the region. This might be why Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation! Because it’s so close to Austin, it’s a great alternative to living in the city, especially if you want more breathing room.

A Brief History

Round Rock was formed in 1851 on the banks of Brushy Creek, near a large, round rock in the middle of the creek. This rock became a measurement for low water for wagons, horses, and cattle. The first postmaster called the community Brushy Creek. In 1854, the small community was renamed Round Rock in honor of the famous rock.

After the Civil War, Jesse Chisholm moved cattle from South Texas to Abilene, Kansas. Moving cattle was a significant source of income for Texans after the Civil War. This route passed through Round Rock and became known as Chisholm Trail. This trail was used from 1867 to 1884. Most of the buildings are still there today and are now a part of the historic “Old Town.”

Easy Living in Round Rock, TX

What Sets Round Rock, TX Apart?

Award-winning park system
One of the safest cities with a population of at least 100,000 people in the United States since 2007
#3 best place to raise a family – LendEDU
One of the nation’s coolest suburbs – Thrillist
#8 best place to live the American dream – SmartAsset
90% of residents are satisfied with the overall quality of life
87% of residents are satisfied with the overall quality of City services
90% of survey respondents said they felt “safe” or “very safe”
88% of survey respondents feel safe in Downtown
Lowest property tax rate in the region
Residents pay the lowest combined average monthly utility and tax costs in Central Texas
Named Sports Capital of Texas with the Round Rock Sports Center and Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
Round Rock Express baseball team ranked #4 in the top Minor League Baseball parks in the U.S.

Neighborhoods in Round Rock, TX

Arbor Place
Behrens Ranch
Bent Tree
Bradford Park
Brushy Bend Park
Brushy Creek North
Cambridge Heights
Cat Hollow
Chandler Creek
Chapel Hill North
Chisholm Crossing
Chisholm Valley
Cimarron
Cottages at Round
Rock Towne Centre
Creekmont West
Dove Creek
Eagle Ridge
Eggers
Enclave at Town Centre
Estates at Settlers Park
Fern Bluff
Forest Bluff
Forest Creek
Forest Ridge
Freeman Park
Glen Ellyn
Greenhill
Greenlawn Place
Greenlawn Village
Greenridge
Hidden Glen
High Country
Highland at Mayfield Ranch
Hills at Paloma Lake
Indian Ridge
Jester Farms
Kensington Place
Lake Forest
Laurel Ridge
Legends Village
Madsen Ranch
Mayfield Ranch
Meadow Lake
Meadows of Cambridge
Meadows of Chandler Creek
Mesa Park Round Rock
Mesa Ridge
Morningside Meadows
Northfields
Oak Bluff Estates
Oakcreek
Oaklands
Old Town Meadows
Paloma Lake
Pioneer Crossing
Preserve at Dyer Creek
Preserve at Mayfield Ranch
Preserve at Stone Oak
Rainbow Parke
Rolling Ridge
Round Rock Ranch
Round Rock West
Ryans Crossing
Sam Bass Trails
Sauls Ranch
Sendero Springs
Settlement
Settlers Crossing
Settlers Overlook
Siena
Silver Leak
Somerset
Sonoma
South Creek
Springbrook Centre
Stone Canyon
Stone Oak at Round Rock
Stoney Brook
Sunrise Villas
Teravista
Tonkawa Village
Traditions at Vizcaya
Turtle Creek
University Park Villas
Vista Oaks
Vizcaya
Walsh Ranch
Warner Ranch
Windy Park
Windy Terrace
Wood Glen

Parks & Recreation in Round Rock, TX

Award-winning Forest Creek Golf Course
Teravista Golf Course
Round Rock Express baseball
Round Rock Premium Outlets
Dell Diamond
Old Settlers Park
Memorial Park
Chisholm Trail
Crossing Park
Brushy Creek Crossing
Garey Park
Champion Park
The Williamson Museum
Dragon Stadium
Rock’N River Water Park
The Quarry Splash Pad
Round Rock Donuts
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions

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