The Town FilesRound Rock, Texas
City in Williamson County · population 119,468 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $418,600
- Household income
- $99,287
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 36.2
Round Rock is a city of 119,468 people in Williamson County, Texas. The median home is worth $418,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 92% of Texas towns, more walkable than 88% of Texas towns.
How Round Rock ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Round Rock is worth $418,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $99,287, which is more affordable than 13% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,763 a month. 55.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Round Rock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $418,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,763 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $99,287 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 55.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Round Rock
| People | Round Rock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.0% | — |
| Work from home | 24.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Round Rock
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 37.6°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Round Rock since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1997 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 217 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 24, 2023.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 232,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Round Rock itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Round Rock
43 public schools with 33,054 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUND ROCK H S | 9-12 | 3,740 | 17.1 |
| CEDAR RIDGE H S | 9-12 | 2,707 | 15.9 |
| STONY POINT H S | 9-12 | 2,541 | 16.3 |
| MERIDIAN WORLD SCHOOL LLC (charter) | K-12 | 1,729 | 17.1 |
| RIDGEVIEW MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,194 | 14.9 |
| JAMES GARLAND WALSH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,178 | 14.9 |
| HOPEWELL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,148 | 14.2 |
| PEARSON RANCH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 919 | 15.1 |
| TERAVISTA EL | PK-5 | 826 | 15.0 |
| LINDA HERRINGTON EL | PK-5 | 811 | 14.2 |
| GREAT OAKS EL | PK-5 | 792 | 14.4 |
| BLACKLAND PRAIRIE EL | PK-5 | 741 | 15.1 |
Towns near Round Rock
- Brushy Creek, TX4.6 mi · 22,519 people · home $499,300
- Wells Branch, TX5.8 mi · 14,000 people · home $401,100
- Pflugerville, TX6.5 mi · 65,191 people · home $402,400
- Hutto, TX7.2 mi · 27,577 people · home $365,700
- Cedar Park, TX9.3 mi · 77,595 people · home $513,600
- Georgetown, TX10.0 mi · 67,176 people · home $429,100
- Leander, TX12.3 mi · 59,202 people · home $506,200
- Manor, TX13.4 mi · 13,652 people · home $347,900
Round Rock questions
Is Round Rock, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Round Rock scores better for retirees than 22% of Texas towns and quieter than 5%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Round Rock?
The median owner-occupied home in Round Rock is valued at $418,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,287, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,763 a month.
What is the weather like in Round Rock?
July highs average 95.7°F and January lows 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Round Rock get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Round Rock since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 1997. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)