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Cedar Park, TX

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Cedar Park, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population77,474
Foreign Born10.0%
Population Density3,029people per mi²
Median Age37.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

158/100

58% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Cedar Park, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$53k
Comfortable $92k$136k
Luxury $177k+$274k+
Elite (Top 5%) $208k+$322k+
Affordability Ratio

91%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
12
Poor
2
Negative
7

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

2.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

9.4mi

Airport

AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International

23.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Austin, TX

14.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 9.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 12.3 mi
Marina10Nearest 6.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range5Nearest 2.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$124k+4.3%
65% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$891k
36% above US avg
College Educated
55.2%
58% above US avg
WFH
27.8%
94% above US avg
Homeownership
67.3%
3% above US avg
Median Home
$475k
68% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 80% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−14.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−30.9%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Robbery
0.14 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.40 / 1k Residents83% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+1.1%
Burglary
1.15 / 1k Residents53% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.27 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.71 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cedar Park, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season284 days353 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.0"
Elevation906 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor17 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,029/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 198 mi · coast 166 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$136.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAustin962k people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major AirportAUS23 mi away
Distance to State Capital17 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison19 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:21:43.000Z

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