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.
Median Household Income
$99,287
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,763
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$418,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.3
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,474
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,562
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,852
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,347
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,659
Per month
Avg Home Value
$373,950
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Round Rock?
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.
What is the median rent in Round Rock?
The median gross rent in Round Rock is $1,763 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Round Rock?
The median household income in Round Rock is $99,287 per year.
What is the median home value in Round Rock?
The median home value in Round Rock is $418,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Round Rock?
Air quality data for Round Rock is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Round Rock?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
