Neighborhood in Brushy Creek, Williamson County

Living in Walsh Ranch, Brushy Creek

A-

5th of 5areas in Brushy Creek
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brushy Creek overall: A+

Walsh Ranch is a neighborhood in Brushy Creek, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Brushy Creek. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,430
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$589,000
Household income
$138,000
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Walsh Ranch

Walsh Ranch is a neighborhood in Brushy Creek with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 31% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 5 areas in Brushy Creek, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Walsh Ranch

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,820, 14% lower than the Brushy Creek median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Walsh Ranch

  • Higher poverty. 14% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across Brushy Creek.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Walsh Ranch report card

Each grade compares Walsh Ranch with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,820, homes cost 4.3x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $138,000, 4.1% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 95 of 100 on the state rating.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 29% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.8% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Walsh Ranch compared with Brushy Creek

Better than Brushy Creek

  • Median rent: $1,82014% lower than Brushy Creek ($2,127)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.4%3 points higher than Brushy Creek (0.7%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%2 points higher than Brushy Creek (73%)

Worse than Brushy Creek

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%14 points higher than Brushy Creek (37%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%13 points lower than Brushy Creek (99%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%10 points lower than Brushy Creek (58%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ACactus Ranch ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD1.1 mi
  • AJames Garland Walsh MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD0.5 mi
  • ARound Rock High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Walsh Ranch

Median rent in Walsh Ranch is $1,820 a month, 14% lower than the Brushy Creek median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $589,000, 18% higher than the Brushy Creek median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,057 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBrushy CreekTexas
Median rent14% lower than Brushy Creek$1,820$2,127$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Brushy Creek$589,000$499,300$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than Brushy Creek4.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Brushy Creek51%37%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Brushy Creek74%73%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Brushy Creek3.2%1.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brushy Creek198319951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,057
Mortgage payment
$3,224
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $589,000 home in Walsh Ranch, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBrushy CreekTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Brushy Creek$138,000$138,589$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Brushy Creek4.1%3.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Brushy Creek14%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Brushy Creek48%58%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Brushy Creek24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Brushy Creek29%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Brushy Creek3.4%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Brushy Creek86%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Walsh Ranch

Under 1819%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6447%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black4.3%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race7.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Brushy Creek

  1. 1A+Stone CanyonMedian rent $2,430
  2. 2A+Fern BluffMedian rent $2,190
  3. 3A+Central Brushy CreekMedian rent $2,120
  4. 4AHighland HorizonMedian rent $2,160

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-CapstoneThe Woodlands
  2. A-Avery RanchCedar Park
  3. B+West TexarkanaTexarkana

Questions about Walsh Ranch

Is Walsh Ranch a good place to live?

Walsh Ranch is a neighborhood in Brushy Creek, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Brushy Creek. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Walsh Ranch?

Median rent in Walsh Ranch is $1,820 a month, 14% lower than the Brushy Creek median. The median home is worth $589,000, 18% higher than the Brushy Creek median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Brushy Creek.

What schools serve Walsh Ranch?

The closest rated public schools are Cactus Ranch Elementary (elementary, rated A), James Garland Walsh Middle (middle, rated A) and Round Rock High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Walsh Ranch name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.