Neighborhood in Cedar Park, Williamson County

Living in Northwest Cedar Park, Cedar Park

B+

6th of 6areas in Cedar Park
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cedar Park overall: A

Northwest Cedar Park covers part of Cedar Park, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
8,520
Median rent
$2,240
Median home value
$412,000
Household income
$128,100
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Cedar Park

Northwest Cedar Park is an area in Cedar Park with about 8,500 residents, homes built around 1999, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Cedar Park is B+. That puts it 6th of 6 areas we grade in Cedar Park, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Cedar Park

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Cedar Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,240, 21% higher than the Cedar Park median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Cedar Park report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $2,240, homes cost 3.2x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $128,100, 2.6% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 28 min, 27% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Cedar Park compared with Cedar Park

Better than Cedar Park

  • Home value to income: 3.2x19% lower than Cedar Park (4.0x)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.6%2 points lower than Cedar Park (4.5%)

Worse than Cedar Park

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%13 points lower than Cedar Park (56%)
  • Median rent: $2,24021% higher than Cedar Park ($1,846)
  • Average commute: 28 min9% higher than Cedar Park (25 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CC C Mason ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.5 mi
  • BRunning Brushy MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD0.9 mi
  • ALeander High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Cedar Park

Median rent in Northwest Cedar Park is $2,240 a month, 21% higher than the Cedar Park median. A household would need about $90,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $412,000, 20% lower than the Cedar Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,870 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCedar ParkTexas
Median rent21% higher than Cedar Park$2,240$1,846$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Cedar Park$412,000$513,600$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Cedar Park3.2x4.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Cedar Park54%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Cedar Park65%67%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Cedar Park2.6%1.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cedar Park199920051992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,870
Mortgage payment
$2,255
Property tax
$615
Median rent, for comparison
$2,240

Based on a $412,000 home in Northwest 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 incomeAbout the same as Cedar Park$128,100$129,545$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Cedar Park2.6%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Cedar Park5.3%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Cedar Park43%56%34%
Average commute9% higher than Cedar Park28 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Cedar Park27%30%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cedar Park2.2%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Cedar Park93%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 Northwest Cedar Park

Under 1828%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6440%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black3.4%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race7.8%

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. 5B+North Cedar ParkMedian rent $2,150

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Shepherd Park PlazaHouston
  2. A-Central FriendswoodFriendswood
  3. B+Southwest BenbrookBenbrook

Questions about Northwest Cedar Park

Is Northwest Cedar Park a good place to live?

Northwest Cedar Park covers part of Cedar Park, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

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

Renters in Northwest Cedar Park pay a median of $2,240 a month, 21% higher than the Cedar Park median. The median home is worth $412,000, 20% 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 Northwest Cedar Park?

The closest rated public schools are C C Mason Elementary (elementary, rated C), Running Brushy Middle (middle, rated B) and Leander High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 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.