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Round Rock, Texas

Introduction to Round Rock, Texas

Round Rock is situated in the Central Texas hill country in Williamson County and is part of the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan region. It's the worldwide headquarters of Dell Inc. The city received the prestigious Comprehensive Planning Award given by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

In 2008 the Austin-Round Rock area ranked number six on Kiplinger's Personal Finance "Best Place to Work and Play" list. The Senior Associate Editor stated that Round Rock was a family oriented suburb which provides top-notch public schools, an economy featuring Dell and a thriving sports tourism industry. The "Best Cities for Relocating Families" conducted by Primacy and Worldwide ERC placed the Austin-Round Rock area at number five in the nationwide study.

History

In 1851 a small town was established along the banks of the Brushy Creek. In 1854 it was given the name Round Rock in tribute to the large round rock situated in the creek which marked a low-water crossing area for wagons and cattle. After the Civil War ended, Jesse Chisholm included Brushy Creek as part of his cattle trail. The route became the well known Chisholm Trail. Downtown Round Rock was the scene of the notable gunfight and capture of the famous train robber Sam Bass.

Attractions

  • Historic Saint Charles Hotel is a notable site.
  • Old Town showcases numerous historic structures.
  • The Round Rock Express play baseball in the Pacific Coast League.
  • Palm House Museum was the home of the founders of the city and features authentic furnishings.
  • Dell Diamond Stadium is home to the Round Rock Express baseball team and includes a popular swimming pool, a rock climbing wall and locations for sports activities for the community. It's a popular venue for concerts, craft shows and a variety of other events.

Activities

Travis Lake is popular for sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, fishing and camping. Resorts and vacation homes are situated along the lake. Mineral outcroppings as well as fossils are located in the area. Nearby Lake Austin provides opportunities for boating and water skiing. Golfing enthusiasts enjoy the Forest Creek Golf Club.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Round Rock Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Round Rock Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Round Rock College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Round Rock Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Round Rock People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Round Rock Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Round Rock Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Round Rock, TX

Comparing Round Rock 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 Population98
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women610
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime77

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