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Round Rock, TX

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Round Rock, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 67
Population124,288
Foreign Born7.8%
Population Density3,219people per mi²
Median Age36.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
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

143/100

43% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Round Rock, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $27k$51k
Comfortable $75k$110k
Luxury $161k+$249k+
Elite (Top 5%) $189k+$293k+
Affordability Ratio

89%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
21
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

7.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6.9mi

Airport

AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International

21.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Austin, TX

12mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 2.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 22.1 mi
Marina0Nearest 13 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range5Nearest 2.3 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
$97k+5.8%
29% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$694k
6% above US avg
College Educated
43.6%
25% above US avg
WFH
23.1%
62% above US avg
Homeownership
56.2%
14% below US avg
Median Home
$384k
36% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−17.7%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents51% below state avg
Robbery
0.12 / 1k Residents76% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.79 / 1k Residents67% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.9%
Burglary
1.19 / 1k Residents51% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.30 / 1k Residents4% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.88 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Round Rock, 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 Season281 days352 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.5"
Elevation738 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-
Poor3,219/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 206 mi · coast 160 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$136.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAustin962k people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major AirportAUS22 mi away
Distance to State Capital17 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison17 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:25:10.000Z

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