Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Indian Ridge, Round Rock

B

14th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Indian Ridge is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
5,760
Median rent
$1,840
Median home value
$404,000
Household income
$85,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
29%
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What it's like to live in Indian Ridge

Indian Ridge is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 5,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly rented (71% of homes) and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for Indian Ridge is B. That puts it 14th of 25 areas we grade in Round Rock, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Indian 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Indian Ridge

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

Indian Ridge report card

Each grade compares Indian 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 D+

    Median rent $1,840, homes cost 4.7x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $85,800, 1.0% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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 D

    Average commute 26 min, 28% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    29% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Indian Ridge compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 47%4 points lower than Round Rock (51%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%4 points higher than Round Rock (95%)
  • Vacant homes: 1.8%3 points lower than Round Rock (4.9%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 29%26 points lower than Round Rock (56%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 39%6 points lower than Round Rock (45%)
  • Median household income: $85,80014% lower than Round Rock ($99,287)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCaldwell Heights ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.4 mi
  • BHopewell MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD0.7 mi
  • ARrisd Early College High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Indian Ridge

Median rent in Indian Ridge is $1,840 a month, 4% 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 $404,000, about the same as the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,662 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent4% higher than Round Rock$1,840$1,763$1,403
Median home value3% lower than Round Rock$404,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than Round Rock4.7x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Round Rock47%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Round Rock29%56%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Round Rock1.8%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock200720021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,662
Mortgage payment
$2,211
Property tax
$451
Median rent, for comparison
$1,840

Based on a $404,000 home in Indian 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 income14% lower than Round Rock$85,800$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Round Rock1.0%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Round Rock8.6%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Round Rock39%45%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Round Rock26 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Round Rock28%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Round Rock0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Round Rock99%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 Indian Ridge

Under 1820%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6436%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black10%
Asian2.6%
Other or more than one race15%

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. A-Central McKinneyMcKinney
  3. B-Central FriscoFrisco

Questions about Indian Ridge

Is Indian Ridge a good place to live?

Indian Ridge is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Indian Ridge?

Renters in Indian Ridge pay a median of $1,840 a month, 4% higher than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $404,000, 3% lower than the Round Rock median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve Indian 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 Indian 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.