Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Behrens Ranch, Round Rock

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3rd of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Behrens Ranch is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
3,000
Median rent
$3,330
Median home value
$688,000
Household income
$247,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Behrens Ranch

Behrens Ranch is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 3,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 69% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 25 areas in Round Rock, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Behrens Ranch

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $247,600, 149% higher than the Round Rock median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Behrens Ranch

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,330, 89% higher than the Round Rock median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Behrens Ranch report card

Each grade compares Behrens 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 $3,330, homes cost 2.8x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $247,600, 1.7% unemployed.

    92 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

    Citywide, 125 violent crimes per 100k, 1,446 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.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 54% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.6% of adults uninsured.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Behrens Ranch compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Median household income: $247,600149% higher than Round Rock ($99,287)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%41 points higher than Round Rock (56%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%37 points higher than Round Rock (45%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Median rent: $3,33089% higher than Round Rock ($1,763)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACactus Ranch ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.3 mi
  • AJames Garland Walsh MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.2 mi
  • ARound Rock High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Behrens Ranch

Median rent in Behrens Ranch is $3,330 a month, 89% higher than the Round Rock median. A household would need about $133,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $688,000, 64% higher than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,599 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent89% higher than Round Rock$3,330$1,763$1,403
Median home value64% higher than Round Rock$688,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Round Rock2.8x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Round Rock38%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them41 points higher than Round Rock96%56%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Round Rock0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock200620021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,599
Mortgage payment
$3,766
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,330

Based on a $688,000 home in Behrens 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

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median household income149% higher than Round Rock$247,600$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Round Rock1.7%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Round Rock4.2%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher37 points higher than Round Rock82%45%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Round Rock25 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home29 points higher than Round Rock54%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Round Rock0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Round Rock100%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Behrens Ranch

Under 1836%
18 to 349.6%
35 to 6449%
65 and over6.2%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black2.7%
Asian39%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Round Rock

  1. 1A+Central Round RockMedian rent $3,160
  2. 2A+The OaklandsMedian rent $1,880
  3. 4APreserve at Stone OakMedian rent $2,540
  4. 5AOak CreekMedian rent $2,260
  5. 6A-Fern BluffMedian rent $2,220
  6. 7A-East Round RockMedian rent $2,390
  7. 8A-North Round RockMedian rent $1,620
  8. 9B+Settlers CrossingMedian rent $2,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AHollymeadThe Woodlands
  2. A+North ColleyvilleColleyville
  3. ANortheast SouthlakeSouthlake

Questions about Behrens Ranch

Is Behrens Ranch a good place to live?

Behrens Ranch is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Behrens Ranch?

Median rent in Behrens Ranch is $3,330 a month, 89% higher than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $688,000, 64% higher than the Round Rock median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve Behrens 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 Behrens 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.