Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in The Creeks at Round Rock, Round Rock

B-

16th of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

The Creeks at Round Rock is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
5,090
Median rent
$1,950
Median home value
$343,000
Household income
$107,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in The Creeks at Round Rock

The Creeks at Round Rock is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 5,100 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 16th of 25 areas in Round Rock, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in The Creeks at Round Rock

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in The Creeks at Round Rock

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

The Creeks at Round Rock report card

Each grade compares The Creeks at 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 $1,950, homes cost 3.2x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $107,600, 5.7% unemployed.

    53 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 25% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

The Creeks at Round Rock compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%10 points higher than Round Rock (56%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x24% lower than Round Rock (4.2x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%5 points lower than Round Rock (4.9%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 39%5 points lower than Round Rock (45%)
  • Median rent: $1,95011% higher than Round Rock ($1,763)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%3 points higher than Round Rock (14%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGattis ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.9 mi
  • ARidgeview MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi
  • BCedar Ridge High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in The Creeks at Round Rock

Median rent in The Creeks at Round Rock is $1,950 a month, 11% higher than the Round Rock median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $343,000, 18% lower than the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,321 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent11% higher than Round Rock$1,950$1,763$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Round Rock$343,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Round Rock3.2x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Round Rock47%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Round Rock65%56%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Round Rock0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock199420021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,321
Mortgage payment
$1,877
Property tax
$443
Median rent, for comparison
$1,950

Based on a $343,000 home in The Creeks at 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 income8% higher than Round Rock$107,600$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Round Rock5.7%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Round Rock8.8%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Round Rock39%45%34%
Average commute6% higher than Round Rock26 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Round Rock25%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Round Rock0.6%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Round Rock96%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Creeks at Round Rock

Under 1823%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6444%
65 and over10.0%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black3.6%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race9.4%

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. C+Crestmont PlaceStafford
  2. B+Tierra RicaEl Paso
  3. C+Northwest CrossingSan Antonio

Questions about The Creeks at Round Rock

Is The Creeks at Round Rock a good place to live?

The Creeks at Round Rock is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in The Creeks at Round Rock?

Median rent in The Creeks at Round Rock is $1,950 a month, 11% higher than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $343,000, 18% lower 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 The Creeks at Round Rock?

The closest rated public schools are Gattis Elementary (elementary, rated C), Ridgeview Middle (middle, rated A) and Cedar Ridge High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the The Creeks at Round Rock 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.