Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in Rubio, Round Rock

C

20th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

Rubio is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Internet access scores low (13 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
8,590
Median rent
$1,770
Median home value
$317,000
Household income
$89,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
38%
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What it's like to live in Rubio

Rubio is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 8,600 residents, homes built around 1982, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Rubio is C. That puts it 20th of 25 areas we grade in Round Rock, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Rubio

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Rubio

  • Higher poverty. 17% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.8% across Round Rock.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Rubio report card

Each grade compares Rubio 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 $1,770, homes cost 3.5x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $89,700, 5.0% unemployed.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 17% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    20% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    38% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Rubio compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Home value to income: 3.5x16% lower than Round Rock (4.2x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%3 points lower than Round Rock (51%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%19 points lower than Round Rock (45%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%17 points lower than Round Rock (56%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 80%15 points lower than Round Rock (95%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DBluebonnet ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.6 mi
  • DC D Fulkes MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.4 mi
  • ARound Rock High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Rubio

Median rent in Rubio is $1,770 a month, about the same as the Round Rock median. A household would need about $71,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $317,000, 24% lower than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,203 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Round Rock$1,770$1,763$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Round Rock$317,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Round Rock3.5x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Round Rock48%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Round Rock38%56%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Round Rock6.2%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock198220021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,203
Mortgage payment
$1,735
Property tax
$468
Median rent, for comparison
$1,770

Based on a $317,000 home in Rubio, 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 income10% lower than Round Rock$89,700$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Round Rock5.0%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Round Rock17%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Round Rock25%45%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Round Rock25 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Round Rock17%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Round Rock1.7%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Round Rock80%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Rubio

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6437%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black19%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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. CGarden Oaks PlazaHouston
  2. D+Dominion EstatesHouston
  3. DRidge TopAustin

Questions about Rubio

Is Rubio a good place to live?

Rubio is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Rubio?

Renters in Rubio pay a median of $1,770 a month, about the same as the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $317,000, 24% 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 Rubio?

The closest rated public schools are Bluebonnet Elementary (elementary, rated D), C D Fulkes Middle (middle, rated D) 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 6 Census block groups closest to the Rubio 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.