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Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock is one of the larger suburbs of the Austin, Texas area, with a population of over 60,000 and lots of amenities to accommodate them all. It’s about 15 miles away from the city of Austin, which is well-known for its high tech industries (Dell’s headquarters are in Round Rock), great job opportunities, and entertainment scene. The city’s official slogan--The Live Music Capital of the World--describes its reputation for having more music outlets than any other U.S. city. Austin City Limits is also filmed there, and Austin is also the home of South by Southwest, a popular annual film and media festival. Round Rock also likes its sports--they have their own minor league baseball team called the Round Rock Express, owned by Nolan Ryan and part of the Pacific Coast League. Children attend the Round Rock Independent School District, another of the fine, award-winning Austin area school districts.
Round Rock Community
Round Rock is comprised of many other smaller areas, some of which are Teravista, Lake Forest, Sendero Springs, and Mayfield Ranch. This collection of fine neighborhoods was recently named one of the top five Best Cities for Relocating Families by Primacy and Worldwide ERC®. The city’s award-winning planning team has made Round Rock one of the most desirable places to live. There are many reasons Round Rock is so popular. Here are just a few: Cost of living: Round Rock has one of the lowest in the area, as well as the lowest property tax rate and utility rates in the region. Infrastructure: Round Rock’s ratings for water and sewer customers continues to rank very high, and has made traffic planning and improvements a priority. Round Rock Schools: The Round Rock Independent School District campuses have won numerous awards, and several are Blue Ribbon winners. Newsweek magazine ranked Westwood High School among the top 100 Best High Schools in America. Another crowning glory for Round Rock was its selection as one of 100 Best Communities for Young people by the Alliance for Youth. Crime: A national survey found Round Rock number 13 in the U.S. of the safest cities (populations between 50,000 and 100,000). Recreation: Round Rock boasts 34 parks, the huge Clay Madsen Recreation Center, children’s camps, and its own forestry division.
Round Rock Real Estate
Homes for sale in Round Rock are widely varied in style and size, as well as price. There are still many lots available for new construction, and you can find existing homes for between $99,000 and the high $700,000s. With your Round Rock home, you are getting choice parks, sports, access to great jobs and schools, and are still only minutes from the Austin culture and nightlife. You are also getting great community services, and it won’t take you long to see that your Round Rock home is the best choice. If you are moving to the area, don’t sign a home contract until you have looked carefully at Round Rock and its various smaller communities. |
