Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Cimarron, Round Rock

B+

12th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Cimarron is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on internet access.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
2,760
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$392,000
Household income
$111,900
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Cimarron

Cimarron is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 2,800 residents, homes built around 1991, a mix of owners and renters and 16% of households with children.

Our grade for Cimarron is B+. That puts it 12th of 25 areas we grade in Round Rock, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Cimarron

  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Cimarron

  • Higher unemployment. 8.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.8% across Round Rock.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Cimarron report card

Each grade compares Cimarron 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 3.5x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $111,900, 8.5% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    67 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 20 min, 15% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cimarron compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Average commute: 20 min20% lower than Round Rock (25 min)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x17% lower than Round Rock (4.2x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%5 points higher than Round Rock (45%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Unemployment rate: 8.5%5 points higher than Round Rock (3.8%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%3 points lower than Round Rock (56%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%3 points higher than Round Rock (7.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DBluebonnet ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.5 mi
  • BChisholm Trail MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi
  • ARound Rock High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Cimarron

Median rent in Cimarron 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 $392,000, 6% lower than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,673 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent12% lower than Round Rock$1,550$1,763$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Round Rock$392,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Round Rock3.5x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Round Rock50%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Round Rock52%56%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Round Rock0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock199120021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,673
Mortgage payment
$2,146
Property tax
$527
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $392,000 home in Cimarron, 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 income13% higher than Round Rock$111,900$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Round Rock8.5%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Round Rock11%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Round Rock50%45%34%
Average commute20% lower than Round Rock20 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Round Rock15%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Cimarron

Under 1818%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6434%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black8.3%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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+Northcreek RanchLeander
  2. B+North Cedar ParkCedar Park
  3. BNorth GarlandGarland

Questions about Cimarron

Is Cimarron a good place to live?

Cimarron is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Cimarron?

Renters in Cimarron pay a median of $1,550 a month, 12% lower than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $392,000, 6% lower than the Round Rock median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve Cimarron?

The closest rated public schools are Bluebonnet Elementary (elementary, rated D), Chisholm Trail Middle (middle, rated B) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Cimarron 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.