Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Northeast Round Rock, Round Rock

B-

15th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Northeast Round Rock covers part of Round Rock, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy2.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe2.1 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
5,900
Median rent
$2,210
Median home value
$532,000
Household income
$164,600
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Round Rock

Northeast Round Rock is an area in Round Rock with about 5,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2019), mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 54% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Round Rock is B-. That puts it 15th of 25 areas we grade in Round Rock, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Round Rock

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $164,600, 66% higher than the Round Rock median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Round Rock

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,210, 25% higher than the Round Rock median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 25 for Round Rock as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Round Rock report card

Each grade compares Northeast Round Rock 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 $2,210, homes cost 3.2x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $164,600, 2.0% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 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+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 31 min, 30% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    51% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Round Rock compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Median household income: $164,60066% higher than Round Rock ($99,287)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%18 points higher than Round Rock (56%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%12 points lower than Round Rock (51%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Median rent: $2,21025% higher than Round Rock ($1,763)
  • Average commute: 31 min24% higher than Round Rock (25 min)
  • Vacant homes: 14%9 points higher than Round Rock (4.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BVeterans Hill ElementaryElementary, Hutto ISD0.7 mi
  • CGus AlmquistMiddle, Hutto ISD2.1 mi
  • CHutto High SchoolHigh, Hutto ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Round Rock

Median rent in Northeast Round Rock is $2,210 a month, 25% higher than the Round Rock median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $532,000, 27% higher than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,578 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent25% higher than Round Rock$2,210$1,763$1,403
Median home value27% higher than Round Rock$532,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Round Rock3.2x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Round Rock38%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Round Rock74%56%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Round Rock14%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock201920021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,578
Mortgage payment
$2,912
Property tax
$666
Median rent, for comparison
$2,210

Based on a $532,000 home in Northeast Round Rock, 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 income66% higher than Round Rock$164,600$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Round Rock2.0%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Round Rock6.0%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Round Rock51%45%34%
Average commute24% higher than Round Rock31 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Round Rock30%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Round Rock0.7%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Round Rock98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Round Rock

Under 1831%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6444%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black11%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race7.5%

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-North Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. BSavanna RanchLeander
  3. BNorth GrapevineGrapevine

Questions about Northeast Round Rock

Is Northeast Round Rock a good place to live?

Northeast Round Rock covers part of Round Rock, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Round Rock?

Renters in Northeast Round Rock pay a median of $2,210 a month, 25% higher than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $532,000, 27% higher than the Round Rock median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve Northeast Round Rock?

The closest rated public schools are Veterans Hill Elementary (elementary, rated B), Gus Almquist (middle, rated C) and Hutto High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Round Rock that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.