Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Chandler Crossing, Round Rock

C+

19th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Chandler Crossing is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 19th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (17 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
9,630
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$281,000
Household income
$73,900
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
40%
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What it's like to live in Chandler Crossing

Chandler Crossing is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 9,600 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 19th of 25 areas in Round Rock, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Chandler Crossing

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,550, 12% lower than the Round Rock median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Chandler Crossing

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

Chandler Crossing report card

Each grade compares Chandler Crossing 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 $1,550, homes cost 3.8x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $73,900, 5.9% unemployed.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    50 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 14% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    21% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    40% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Chandler Crossing compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Median rent: $1,55012% lower than Round Rock ($1,763)
  • Average commute: 22 min10% lower than Round Rock (25 min)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x10% lower than Round Rock (4.2x)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%18 points lower than Round Rock (45%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 40%16 points lower than Round Rock (56%)
  • Median household income: $73,90026% lower than Round Rock ($99,287)

Closest public schools

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

  • CVic Robertson ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.5 mi
  • CPfc Robert P Hernandez MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD0.5 mi
  • BStony Point High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Chandler Crossing

Median rent in Chandler Crossing is $1,550 a month, 12% lower than the Round Rock median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $281,000, 33% lower than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,911 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent12% lower than Round Rock$1,550$1,763$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Round Rock$281,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Round Rock3.8x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Round Rock48%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Round Rock40%56%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Round Rock1.8%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock198820021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,911
Mortgage payment
$1,538
Property tax
$373
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $281,000 home in Chandler Crossing, 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 income26% lower than Round Rock$73,900$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Round Rock5.9%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Round Rock9.7%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Round Rock27%45%34%
Average commute10% lower than Round Rock22 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Round Rock14%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Round Rock4.0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Round Rock95%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Chandler Crossing

Under 1821%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6440%
65 and over6.6%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black14%
Asian3.4%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. 3ABehrens RanchMedian rent $3,330
  4. 4APreserve at Stone OakMedian rent $2,540
  5. 5AOak CreekMedian rent $2,260
  6. 6A-Fern BluffMedian rent $2,220
  7. 7A-East Round RockMedian rent $2,390
  8. 8A-North Round RockMedian rent $1,620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-South SideCorpus Christi
  2. B-Southeast PlanoPlano
  3. C-Northeast San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about Chandler Crossing

Is Chandler Crossing a good place to live?

Chandler Crossing is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 19th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Chandler Crossing?

Median rent in Chandler Crossing is $1,550 a month, 12% lower than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $281,000, 33% lower than the Round Rock median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve Chandler Crossing?

The closest rated public schools are Vic Robertson Elementary (elementary, rated C), Pfc Robert P Hernandez Middle (middle, rated C) and Stony Point High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Chandler Crossing 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.