Round Rock

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Round Rock continues to be a sought-after location for homebuyers, offering a blend of suburban charm and proximity to Austin. Here's a snapshot of the local community and our inspection services.

Round ROck Community info

EconomY & Housing Market

• Median Home Price: As of September 2025, the median home price in Round Rock is approximately $350,000. It is assessed as a “somewhat competitive” market. (Redfin)

• Market Activity: In September 2025, there were 112 homes sold, a slight increase from 98 in the same month the previous year. (Redfin)

• Inventory Levels: As of September 30, 2025, there are 829 active listings, with 169 new listings added that month, suggesting a healthy inventory for prospective buyers. (Zillow)

• Income: The median annual income in Round Rock is approximately $97,000. (City of Round Rock)

• Employment: Dell Technologies calls Round Rock home with their HQ on Greenlawn and Dell Way. Other major employers include Kalahari Resorts, Emerson and Amazon. (Round Rock Chamber of Commerce)

Education & Community Recognition

• Round Rock ISD: The district serves nearly 45,000 students and employs 3200 teachers across its 58 campuses. RRISD performs above state averages in all subjects and specifically in math, 62% of students are at or above grade level standards, compared to the state average of 45%. (TEA)

• Arts Education: RRISD was named a 2025 “District of Distinction – Exemplary District” by the Texas Educational Theatre Association, marking its third consecutive year of recognition and its first year achieving the top-tier rating. Some schools, including our son’s, offer video production and editing as part of the theatre department, giving kids a unique hands-on experience. (Round Rock ISD)

• Texas State University: The university’s north campus is on University Drive in east Round Rock. It offers 18 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. (Texas State University) This is where Cheryl earned her MBA!

• Community Honors: Round Rock has been ranked higher than Austin and San Antonio in Niche's 2025 Best Places to Live in America, placing at No. 26. The suburb received an A ranking for public schools, diversity, and being good for families. (MySanAntonio)

Our Round Rock Favs

We’re proud to live in and serve the Round Rock community. We love supporting the local businesses and using the community services that make this such a great place. Here are a few of our fav spots:

• 🍕 Promise Pizza – 1500 S A.W. Grimes Blvd, Ste 100
  Our go-to for eco-friendly, organic pizza! Try the Nature’s Delight for a fresh, delish vegetarian pizza.

• 🍔 The Kenney Fort Pub – 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd, Ste 1300
  A laid-back neighborhood pub in east Round Rock serving burgers, brews, and great conversation — perfect for for happy hour or catching the game.

• 📚 Round Rock Public Library – 200 E Liberty Ave
  A 66,000 square foot library in downtown, just opened in 2023. In addition to books, the library has computers for use, audiobooks, a robust children’s section, a seed library and many ebooks available on Libby.

• 🐜 Bugs Or Us
  Trusted family-owned franchise for pest prevention and treatment. We hire them ourselves and often recommend them to homeowners who want to protect their property after inspection.

• 🏋🏽‍♀️ Clay Madsen Recreation Center – 1600 Gattis School Rd
  Burn off the pizza and burgers at Round Rock’s city rec center. Includes weight room, racketball courts, soccer fields, skateboard park and more. Children’s and adult classes are taught here, including swimming and yoga. There are also day camps in the summer.

• 🏞️ Old Settler’s Park – 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd
  The 640-acre park features walking trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas. It’s where we like to unwind and kick around the soccer ball. Note, in fall 2025 OSP is getting a glow up and there is ongoing construction.

Enjoy a few pics of our favorite spots!