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Cedar Park, TX


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men59
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use17
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime87

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