Neighborhood in Cedar Park, Williamson County

Living in Southwest Cedar Park, Cedar Park

A+

1st of 6areas in Cedar Park
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cedar Park overall: A

Southwest Cedar Park covers part of Cedar Park, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
3,500
Median rent
$2,390
Median home value
$682,000
Household income
$192,000
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Cedar Park

Southwest Cedar Park is an area in Cedar Park with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 55% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Cedar Park is A+. That puts it 1st of 6 areas we grade in Cedar Park, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Cedar Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $192,000, 48% higher than the Cedar Park 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Cedar Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,390, 29% higher than the Cedar Park median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Cedar Park report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $2,390, homes cost 3.6x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $192,000, 0% unemployed.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 53% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.5% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Cedar Park compared with Cedar Park

Better than Cedar Park

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Cedar Park (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%32 points higher than Cedar Park (67%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%20 points higher than Cedar Park (56%)

Worse than Cedar Park

  • Median rent: $2,39029% higher than Cedar Park ($1,846)
  • Average commute: 27 min7% higher than Cedar Park (25 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Cedar Park (1.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADeer Creek ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.5 mi
  • ACedar Park MiddleMiddle, Leander ISD1.6 mi
  • ACedar Park High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Cedar Park

Median rent in Southwest Cedar Park is $2,390 a month, 29% higher than the Cedar Park median. A household would need about $96,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $682,000, 33% higher than the Cedar Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,566 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCedar ParkTexas
Median rent29% higher than Cedar Park$2,390$1,846$1,403
Median home value33% higher than Cedar Park$682,000$513,600$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Cedar Park3.6x4.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Cedar Park0%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points higher than Cedar Park99%67%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Cedar Park0%1.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cedar Park200720051992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,566
Mortgage payment
$3,733
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,390

Based on a $682,000 home in Southwest 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 income48% higher than Cedar Park$192,000$129,545$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Cedar Park0%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Cedar Park0.7%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points higher than Cedar Park75%56%34%
Average commute7% higher than Cedar Park27 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home23 points higher than Cedar Park53%30%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Cedar Park0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Cedar Park99%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southwest Cedar Park

Under 1836%
18 to 343.4%
35 to 6451%
65 and over9.7%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Black0%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Cedar Park

  1. 2AAnderson Mill WestMedian rent $2,010
  2. 3A-Avery RanchMedian rent $1,740
  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. AHollymeadThe Woodlands
  2. ABehrens RanchRound Rock
  3. ANorth SouthlakeSouthlake

Questions about Southwest Cedar Park

Is Southwest Cedar Park a good place to live?

Southwest Cedar Park covers part of Cedar Park, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Cedar Park. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

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

Renters in Southwest Cedar Park pay a median of $2,390 a month, 29% higher than the Cedar Park median. The median home is worth $682,000, 33% higher than the Cedar Park median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 4.0x across Cedar Park.

What schools serve Southwest Cedar Park?

The closest rated public schools are Deer Creek Elementary (elementary, rated A), Cedar Park Middle (middle, rated A) and Cedar Park High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 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.