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Round rock, TX — ZIP 78681

Population: 56,691 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78681 (Round rock, TX) is $486,646 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 40.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,804/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$486,646

Median home value

-3.9%

1-year change

40.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$486,646
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-8.9%
5-year appreciation
-5.2%
10-year appreciation
+61.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$621,433
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$500,000
Median list price
$528,900
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-8.9%
Median days on market
40.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
159
For-sale inventory
270
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
192
1-year forecast
-4.3%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
82

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,804/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
FERN BLUFF EL, DEEP WOOD EL, ROUND ROCK H S, BRUSHY CREEK EL, CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
915
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
114,738
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
106,327

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (38 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Hank Sasser Airport at Breakaway (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Executive Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER, BRUSHY CREEK FAMILY HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,232 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
3.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.4%
Median annual property tax
$7,959
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
196,399
Average weekly wage
$1,487
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,589

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78681State medianUS median
Median home value$486,646$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$500,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,804/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,959$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 78681?
$486,646.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78681?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78681?
Median days on market: 40.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78681?
Typical rent: $1,804/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78681?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78681?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78681?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78681?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78681?
13 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78681 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78681?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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