Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park, Texas

Cedar Park, Texas, in Williamson county, is 8 miles W of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 17 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Cedar Park contains a population of approximately 26,049.

The People and Families of Cedar Park

In Cedar Park, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Cedar Park, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Cedar Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedar Park had a median family income of $70,587. The typical family in Cedar Park is better off than most in Texas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Cedar Park. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cedar Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $18,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Cedar Park.

Cedar Park Housing

Cedar Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Texas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Cedar Park, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Cedar Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Cedar Park, TX

Comparing Cedar Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cedar Park Almanac

Cedar Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cedar Park Public Libraries

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Cedar Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cedar Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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