Neighborhood in Round Rock, Williamson County

Living in The Oaklands, Round Rock

A+

2nd of 25areas in Round Rock
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Round Rock overall: B+

The Oaklands is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,670
Median rent
$1,880
Median home value
$422,000
Household income
$137,800
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in The Oaklands

The Oaklands is a neighborhood in Round Rock with about 3,700 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for The Oaklands is A+. That puts it 2nd of 25 areas we grade in Round Rock, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in The Oaklands

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $137,800, 39% higher than the Round Rock median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in The Oaklands

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

The Oaklands report card

Each grade compares The Oaklands 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 $1,880, homes cost 3.1x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $137,800, 1.8% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 23 min, 22% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    10% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

The Oaklands compared with Round Rock

Better than Round Rock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%30 points higher than Round Rock (56%)
  • Median household income: $137,80039% higher than Round Rock ($99,287)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%15 points lower than Round Rock (51%)

Worse than Round Rock

  • Vacant homes: 9.0%4 points higher than Round Rock (4.9%)
  • Median rent: $1,8807% higher than Round Rock ($1,763)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFern Bluff ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.8 mi
  • BChisholm Trail MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1 mi
  • ARound Rock High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in The Oaklands

Median rent in The Oaklands is $1,880 a month, 7% higher than the Round Rock median. A household would need about $75,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $422,000, about the same as the Round Rock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,905 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRound RockTexas
Median rent7% higher than Round Rock$1,880$1,763$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Round Rock$422,000$418,600$283,800
Home value to income27% lower than Round Rock3.1x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Round Rock36%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Round Rock86%56%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Round Rock9.0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Round Rock199020021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,905
Mortgage payment
$2,310
Property tax
$595
Median rent, for comparison
$1,880

Based on a $422,000 home in The Oaklands, 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 income39% higher than Round Rock$137,800$99,287$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Round Rock1.8%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Round Rock2.9%7.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Round Rock50%45%34%
Average commute7% lower than Round Rock23 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Round Rock22%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Round Rock3.2%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Round Rock97%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Oaklands

Under 1828%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6437%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black3.2%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race8.7%

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. 3ABehrens RanchMedian rent $3,330
  3. 4APreserve at Stone OakMedian rent $2,540
  4. 5AOak CreekMedian rent $2,260
  5. 6A-Fern BluffMedian rent $2,220
  6. 7A-East Round RockMedian rent $2,390
  7. 8A-North Round RockMedian rent $1,620
  8. 9B+Settlers CrossingMedian rent $2,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. APrestonwoodDallas
  2. ASpringbrookCollege Station
  3. A-North CarrolltonCarrollton

Questions about The Oaklands

Is The Oaklands a good place to live?

The Oaklands is a neighborhood in Round Rock, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 25 areas we score in Round Rock. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in The Oaklands?

Renters in The Oaklands pay a median of $1,880 a month, 7% higher than the Round Rock median. The median home is worth $422,000, about the same as the Round Rock median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Round Rock.

What schools serve The Oaklands?

The closest rated public schools are Fern Bluff Elementary (elementary, rated A), Chisholm Trail Middle (middle, rated B) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the The Oaklands 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.