Round Rock, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 98.3, which is 1.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,763 per month, while the typical home is valued around $418,600. Households earn a median of $99,287 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$99,287
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,763
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$418,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
98.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,474
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,562
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,852
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,347
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.3
Goods
92.9
Rents / Housing
126.4
Services
89.2
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $139,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $93,060 |
| Elementary Teacher | $59,000 |
| Electrician | $58,740 |
| Accountant | $91,920 |
| Plumber | $64,210 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $291,680 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,250 |
| Operations Manager | $141,810 |
| Market Research Analyst | $88,270 |
| Health Services Manager | $127,550 |
| Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $141,730 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
127,786
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,633
Per month
Avg Home Value
$350,813
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78626 | — | $1,677 | $324,300 |
| ZIP 78628 | — | $1,417 | $419,900 |
| ZIP 78634 | — | $1,821 | $289,800 |
| ZIP 78660 | — | $1,631 | $335,500 |
| ZIP 78664 | — | $1,500 | $281,800 |
| ZIP 78665 | — | $1,812 | $381,300 |
| ZIP 78681 | — | $1,781 | $418,900 |
| ZIP 78728 | — | $1,426 | $355,000 |
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
244
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.1%
Round Rock has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.3. The US national average is 100, so Round Rock is 1.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Round Rock is $1,763 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Round Rock is $99,287 per year.
The median home value in Round Rock is $418,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Round Rock is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
