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Pflugerville, TX


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Pflugerville, Texas

Introduction to Pflugerville, Texas

Pflugerville, Texas, in Travis county, is 5 miles SE of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,335 people in Pflugerville.

Pflugerville History

Pflugerville was first settled in by the family of Henry Pfluger in 1849. Shortly after that, a dam was built on Gilleland Creek. The Missouri–Kansas-Texas railroad entered the city in 1904, and the city's first cotton gin was built that year. The Sky Dome Theater was established in 1913 but closed in 1928. The city was incorporated on July 24, 1965.

Pflugerville and nearby Attractions

  • Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
  • Austin Children's Museum
  • Barton Springs Pool
  • Daughters of the Republic of Texas Museum
  • State Capitol
  • McKinney Falls State Park

Things To Do In Pflugerville

Pflugerville offers various recreational activities and safe park facilities for its residents and visitors. Among the local parks are Pfluger Park, Gilleland Creek Park, Creekside Park, Falcon Point Park at Hanging Rock, and Geneva’s Park. The Heritage Park also includes the Scott B. Mentzer Pool where you can relax during your free hours. Visitors can also plan a day trip to the George Washington Carver Museum, O. Henry Home & Museum, Austin Children's Museum, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Museum, and French Legation Museum.

Pflugerville Transportation

The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airpor.

Pflugerville Higher Education

Austin Community College and The University of Texas at Austin are close to the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPflugerville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Pflugerville People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Pflugerville Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Pflugerville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Pflugerville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Pflugerville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Pflugerville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Pflugerville, TX

Comparing Pflugerville 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
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime66

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