Round Rock, Texas
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
U.S. News (2025)
#13 Best Places to Live
Niche (2025)
#12 Best Cities to Raise a Family
WhereAtHome Score
75.1
Cout of 100
Overview
Round Rock is best known as Dell Technologies' headquarters and offers strong Austin metro access with lower costs than the city proper. Excellent schools, abundant parks, and a growing downtown attract families. The city balances suburban character with economic opportunity.
Key Highlights
- Dell Technologies headquarters
- Award-winning Round Rock ISD
- More affordable than Austin
- No state income tax
- Growing downtown and entertainment
- Extensive parks system
Key Metrics
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Williamson County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
97°F
Winter Low
39°F
Annual Rainfall
34"
Sunny Days
228
Amenities & Infrastructure
43+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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