A move to Round Rock is certainly a move in the right direction. Round Rock offers some of the best housing options in the area. Whether looking for a starter, mid-range or a luxury home, the Round Rock housing market can meet your needs. Many neighborhoods are positioned near local parks and schools, while some are part of beautiful golf course communities.
A single-family home in Round Rock costs approximately 8 percent less than it would in nearby Austin. Voters chose to dedicate one half-cent sales tax to property tax reduction, which has led to lower taxes for Round Rock property owners. Round Rock residents pay the lowest combined average monthly utility and tax cost than any other city in Central Texas.
Cost of Living
Round Rock offers a great quality of life at an affordable price for you.
Round Rock has the lowest ACCRA composite cost of living index rating among the three largest cities in the metro area.
Our latest ACCRA Cost of Living Index score was 92.8 with a national composite average being 100. Round Rock had one of the lowest cost of living scores among comparable technology driven communities.
For instance, Atlanta scored 95.6, Denver 103.4, Phoenix 102.5, and San Jose 151.The City of Round Rock’s property tax rate is one of the lowest in the region (37.1 cents per $100 of valuation). Also, residents pay the lowest combined average monthly utility and tax costs in Central Texas, while achieving an 82 percent satisfaction rating from its customers.
