Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Eagle Ridge, Round Rock

B+

11th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Eagle Ridge is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
4,190
Median rent
$1,860
Median home value
$391,000
Household income
$106,700
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
41%
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What it's like to live in Eagle Ridge

Eagle Ridge is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 4,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 25 areas in Round Rock, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Eagle Ridge

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Eagle Ridge

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 minutes, against 25 for Round Rock as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Eagle Ridge report card

Each grade compares Eagle Ridge 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 $1,860, homes cost 3.7x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $106,700, 4.3% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 29 min, 22% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    41% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Eagle Ridge compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%15 points lower than Round Rock (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%13 points higher than Round Rock (45%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x13% lower than Round Rock (4.2x)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 41%15 points lower than Round Rock (56%)
  • Average commute: 29 min16% higher than Round Rock (25 min)
  • Median rent: $1,8606% higher than Round Rock ($1,763)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCaldwell Heights ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.7 mi
  • BHopewell MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1 mi
  • ARrisd Early College High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Eagle Ridge

Median rent in Eagle Ridge is $1,860 a month, 6% higher than the Round Rock median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $391,000, 7% lower than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,583 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent6% higher than Round Rock$1,860$1,763$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Round Rock$391,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Round Rock3.7x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Round Rock36%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Round Rock41%56%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Round Rock5.0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock200420021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,583
Mortgage payment
$2,140
Property tax
$442
Median rent, for comparison
$1,860

Based on a $391,000 home in Eagle Ridge, 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 income7% higher than Round Rock$106,700$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Round Rock4.3%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Round Rock7.9%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Round Rock58%45%34%
Average commute16% higher than Round Rock29 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Round Rock22%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Round Rock2.9%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Round Rock98%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Eagle Ridge

Under 1818%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6439%
65 and over9.5%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black6.2%
Asian6.0%
Other or more than one race10%

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+SpringwoodsAustin
  2. B+North Cedar ParkCedar Park
  3. B-The Park at Jersey VillageJersey Village

Questions about Eagle Ridge

Is Eagle Ridge a good place to live?

Eagle Ridge is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Eagle Ridge?

Median rent in Eagle Ridge is $1,860 a month, 6% higher than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $391,000, 7% lower than the Round Rock median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve Eagle Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are Caldwell Heights Elementary (elementary, rated C), Hopewell Middle (middle, rated B) and Rrisd Early College 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 Eagle Ridge 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.