Neighborhood in Cedar Park, Williamson County

Living in Avery Ranch, Cedar Park

A-

3rd of 6areas in Cedar Park
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cedar Park overall: A

Avery Ranch is a neighborhood in Cedar Park, TX, home to about 32,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
32,500
Median rent
$1,740
Median home value
$544,000
Household income
$126,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Avery Ranch

Avery Ranch is a neighborhood in Cedar Park with about 32,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 6 areas in Cedar Park, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Avery Ranch

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Avery Ranch

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Avery Ranch report card

Each grade compares Avery 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 C-

    Median rent $1,740, homes cost 4.3x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $126,600, 4.7% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 91 violent crimes per 100k, 1,223 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 30% work from home.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.2% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Avery Ranch compared with Cedar Park

Better than Cedar Park

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%6 points lower than Cedar Park (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%4 points higher than Cedar Park (56%)
  • Median rent: $1,7406% lower than Cedar Park ($1,846)

Worse than Cedar Park

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%12 points lower than Cedar Park (67%)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x8% higher than Cedar Park (4.0x)

Closest public schools

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

  • APatsy Sommer ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi
  • AArtie L Henry MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD1.5 mi
  • AVista Ridge High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Avery Ranch

Median rent in Avery Ranch is $1,740 a month, 6% lower than the Cedar Park median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $544,000, 6% higher than the Cedar Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,703 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCedar ParkTexas
Median rent6% lower than Cedar Park$1,740$1,846$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Cedar Park$544,000$513,600$283,800
Home value to income8% higher than Cedar Park4.3x4.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Cedar Park46%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Cedar Park55%67%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Cedar Park2.2%1.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cedar Park200620051992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,703
Mortgage payment
$2,978
Property tax
$725
Median rent, for comparison
$1,740

Based on a $544,000 home in Avery 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

MeasureHereCedar ParkTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Cedar Park$126,600$129,545$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Cedar Park4.7%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Cedar Park6.8%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Cedar Park60%56%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Cedar Park25 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Cedar Park30%30%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cedar Park1.6%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Cedar Park95%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Avery Ranch

Under 1824%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black4.4%
Asian26%
Other or more than one race4.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Cedar Park

  1. 1A+Southwest Cedar ParkMedian rent $2,390
  2. 2AAnderson Mill WestMedian rent $2,010
  3. 4A-Central Cedar ParkMedian rent $1,790
  4. 5B+North Cedar ParkMedian rent $2,150
  5. 6B+Northwest Cedar ParkMedian rent $2,240

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Sarita ValleyLeander
  2. B+Stone OakSan Antonio
  3. B+Maxroy MewsHouston

Questions about Avery Ranch

Is Avery Ranch a good place to live?

Avery Ranch is a neighborhood in Cedar Park, TX, home to about 32,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Avery Ranch?

Median rent in Avery Ranch is $1,740 a month, 6% lower than the Cedar Park median. The median home is worth $544,000, 6% higher than the Cedar Park median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 4.0x across Cedar Park.

What schools serve Avery Ranch?

The closest rated public schools are Patsy Sommer Elementary (elementary, rated A), Artie L Henry Middle (middle, rated A) and Vista Ridge High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 16 Census block groups closest to the Avery 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.