Neighborhood in Cedar Park, Williamson County

Living in North Cedar Park, Cedar Park

B+

5th of 6areas in Cedar Park
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cedar Park overall: A

North Cedar Park covers part of Cedar Park, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
6,400
Median rent
$2,150
Median home value
$382,000
Household income
$120,100
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in North Cedar Park

North Cedar Park is an area in Cedar Park with about 6,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 6 areas in Cedar Park, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in North Cedar Park

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Cedar Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,150, 16% higher than the Cedar Park median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

North Cedar Park report card

Each grade compares North Cedar Park 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 $2,150, homes cost 3.2x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $120,100, 5.7% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 23% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    44% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

North Cedar Park compared with Cedar Park

Better than Cedar Park

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%12 points lower than Cedar Park (52%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x20% lower than Cedar Park (4.0x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%3 points higher than Cedar Park (95%)

Worse than Cedar Park

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 44%12 points lower than Cedar Park (56%)
  • Median rent: $2,15016% higher than Cedar Park ($1,846)
  • Average commute: 29 min13% higher than Cedar Park (25 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBlock House Creek ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD1 mi
  • AArtie L Henry MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD2 mi
  • ALeander High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in North Cedar Park

Median rent in North Cedar Park is $2,150 a month, 16% higher than the Cedar Park median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $382,000, 26% lower than the Cedar Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,536 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCedar ParkTexas
Median rent16% higher than Cedar Park$2,150$1,846$1,403
Median home value26% lower than Cedar Park$382,000$513,600$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Cedar Park3.2x4.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Cedar Park40%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Cedar Park66%67%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Cedar Park3.4%1.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cedar Park200520051992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,536
Mortgage payment
$2,091
Property tax
$445
Median rent, for comparison
$2,150

Based on a $382,000 home in North Cedar Park, 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 income7% lower than Cedar Park$120,100$129,545$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Cedar Park5.7%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Cedar Park4.7%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Cedar Park44%56%34%
Average commute13% higher than Cedar Park29 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Cedar Park23%30%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cedar Park1.8%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Cedar Park98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Cedar Park

Under 1825%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6443%
65 and over9.6%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black2.1%
Asian5.2%
Other or more than one race9.5%

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. 3A-Avery RanchMedian rent $1,740
  4. 4A-Central Cedar ParkMedian rent $1,790
  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-Southwest ArlingtonArlington
  2. A-Central McKinneyMcKinney
  3. BCentral part of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills

Questions about North Cedar Park

Is North Cedar Park a good place to live?

North Cedar Park covers part of Cedar Park, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Cedar Park?

Median rent in North Cedar Park is $2,150 a month, 16% higher than the Cedar Park median. The median home is worth $382,000, 26% lower than the Cedar Park median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.0x across Cedar Park.

What schools serve North Cedar Park?

The closest rated public schools are Block House Creek Elementary (elementary, rated C), Artie L Henry Middle (middle, rated A) and Leander High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Cedar Park that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.