Round Rock, Texas · Real Estate Guide
Complete guide to buying, selling, and renting in Round Rock, TX. Top-rated schools, Dell HQ, newer master-planned communities, and Austin's best suburban value. Local realtor with 5.0 Google rating.
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About Round Rock
Round Rock is the largest suburb of Austin, a city of 130,000+ sitting 20 miles north of downtown along the I-35 corridor. It's home to Dell Technologies' global headquarters, the Round Rock Express (AAA baseball), and one of the highest-rated public school districts in the Austin metro area.
For homebuyers, Round Rock offers something Austin proper can't: newer homes, bigger lots, better schools per dollar, and real master-planned communities with actual amenities. A $500K home in Round Rock is a 2,800 to 3,200 sqft 4-bedroom with a yard. The same budget in central Austin gets you a 1,400 sqft bungalow from 1955.
The tradeoff is distance. Downtown Austin is 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. The Domain and Apple campus are 15 to 20 minutes. Dell HQ is 5 to 15 minutes from most Round Rock neighborhoods, making Round Rock the natural choice for Dell employees and, increasingly, remote workers who want more house for less money.
This guide covers every major Round Rock neighborhood, the schools that serve them, and the honest tradeoffs between each. Use it to narrow down where you want to focus your search.
Round Rock Neighborhoods
Each Round Rock neighborhood has its own character, price range, and school feeder pattern. Click any neighborhood for a complete guide with listings for sale, rentals, and realtor info.
1,700-home golf course community with walk-to-school elementary, 3 amenity centers, and 15 miles of trails. Round Rock ISD.
Explore Teravista →Round Rock's oldest golf course community. Mature trees, established HOA, shortest commute to Dell HQ. Cedar Ridge High School.
Explore Forest Creek →22-acre private lake community with resort amenities, newer construction, and strong Round Rock ISD schools.
Explore Paloma Lake →One of the most desirable established neighborhoods in Round Rock. Larger lots, mature oaks, Round Rock High School zoned.
Explore Behrens Ranch →Established family neighborhood with the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. Same top schools as Behrens Ranch at lower prices.
Explore Brushy Creek →One of the few Round Rock neighborhoods in Leander ISD, Rouse High School is nationally ranked. Modern construction, great amenities.
Explore Mayfield Ranch →Established family community with mature trees and Round Rock High zoning. Quieter streets and settled residents.
Explore Cat Hollow →Established master-planned community with greenbelt lots, community center, and Round Rock High School zoning.
Explore Stone Canyon →Value-focused master-planned community with two community pools, modern construction, and solid Round Rock ISD schools.
Explore Sonoma →Lowest-cost entry into the Round Rock High school zone. Established 1990s homes with mature trees and remodel potential.
Explore Vista Oaks →Side-by-Side
Quick reference for comparing the 10 biggest Round Rock neighborhoods. Click any row for a complete guide.
| Neighborhood | Median | School District | High School | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teravista | $525K | Round Rock ISD | Stony Point | Golf course + amenities |
| Forest Creek | $475K | Round Rock ISD | Cedar Ridge | Mature trees + Dell access |
| Paloma Lake | $525K | Round Rock ISD | Stony Point | Lake + newer construction |
| Behrens Ranch | $575K | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock High | Top schools + larger lots |
| Brushy Creek | $510K | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock High | Top schools at lower price |
| Mayfield Ranch | $500K | Leander ISD | Rouse | Leander ISD in Round Rock |
| Cat Hollow | $475K | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock High | Established + top schools |
| Stone Canyon | $595K | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock High | Larger homes + greenbelts |
| Sonoma | $460K | Round Rock ISD | Stony Point | Best value master-planned |
| Vista Oaks | $450K | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock High | Cheapest Round Rock High entry |
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