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Cedar Park vs. Round Rock: prices, property taxes and school districts
In September 2026, the median asking price on active listings was $477,750 in Cedar Park’s ZIP 78613 and $351,250 in Round Rock’s ZIP 78664, per Realtor.com. The combined adopted rate inside city limits is $2.02002 per $100 in Cedar Park (2026) and $1.89659 in Round Rock (2026). On a $450,000 taxable value before exemptions, that is about $9,090 a year in Cedar Park and $8,535 in Round Rock.
By David Eimer · Facts reviewed
Cedar Park vs. Round Rock at a glance, September 2026
| Measure | Cedar Park | Round Rock |
|---|---|---|
| County | Williamson County | Williamson County |
| School districts | Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| ZIP shown | 78613 | 78664 |
| Median list price | $477,750 | $351,250 |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $196 |
| Active listings | 225 | 203 |
| Median days on market | 67 | 71 |
| Combined tax rate per $100 (year) | $2.02002 (2026) | $1.89659 (2026) |
| Road distance to the Texas Capitol (computed) | 19.7 miles | 20.7 miles |
How do home prices compare in Cedar Park and Round Rock?
In September 2026, the median asking price on active listings was $477,750 in Cedar Park’s ZIP 78613 and $351,250 in Round Rock’s ZIP 78664, per Realtor.com.
Homes spent a median 67 days on the market in ZIP 78613 and 71 in ZIP 78664, with 225 and 203 active listings. The table above adds price per square foot and each city’s full list of ZIP codes is on its own page.
Which has higher property taxes, Cedar Park or Round Rock?
The combined adopted rate inside city limits is $2.02002 per $100 in Cedar Park (2026) and $1.89659 in Round Rock (2026). On a $450,000 taxable value before exemptions, that is about $9,090 a year in Cedar Park and $8,535 in Round Rock.
Those are the rates adopted by the city, county and school district, plus any college or hospital district a homeowner pays, as listed unit by unit on each city page. A MUD or PID in newer subdivisions adds its own rate, and the homestead exemption lowers the school portion. The estimator runs the math on a price you choose.
What school districts serve Cedar Park and Round Rock?
Cedar Park is served mainly by Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD; Round Rock by Round Rock ISD. District lines do not follow city limits, so confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s own boundary tool.
This site does not rate or rank schools. The Texas Education Agency publishes accountability results, and each district publishes its attendance zones.
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Cedar Park homes for sale
Cedar Park, TX homes for sale are mostly existing homes: the City of Cedar Park authorized just 20 single-family homes by building permit from 2023 through 2025, according to Census Bureau permit data (computed), while its population held near 79,032 in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate. A home in the Williamson County part of the city and in Leander ISD carries a combined 2026 property tax rate of $2.02002 per $100 of taxable value across five adopted rates, or $1.99002 if voters reject Leander ISD's rate on November 3, 2026 (both computed); it was $1.964076 for 2025. This page covers those rates, the school election, the two school districts, the Travis County part of the city, and how to check a specific address.
Round Rock homes for sale
Round Rock homes for sale sit in Williamson County's largest city: the Census Bureau estimated Round Rock's population at 141,282 on July 1, 2025, up 18.2% from its April 2020 base (computed). A home inside city limits and Round Rock ISD carries a combined 2026 property tax rate of $1.89659 per $100 of taxable value across five adopted rates, or $1.83659 if voters reject Round Rock ISD's rate on November 3, 2026 (both computed); it was $1.782276 for 2025. This page covers those rates, the school election, school district boundaries, where new homes are being permitted, and how to check a specific address.
Common questions
Is Cedar Park or Round Rock cheaper?
By median asking price, Round Rock ZIP 78664 ($351,250) was 26% below Cedar Park ZIP 78613 ($477,750) in September 2026, per Realtor.com. A median describes the listing mix, not a like-for-like house, so compare price per square foot and specific homes too.
Does Cedar Park or Round Rock have lower property taxes?
Round Rock had the lower combined adopted rate of the two: $1.89659 per $100 against $2.02002 in Cedar Park. A homestead exemption, a MUD or PID, or an address in a different school district changes the real bill, so check the specific property on the appraisal district site.
What school district is Cedar Park in, and what about Round Rock?
Cedar Park is served mainly by Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD; Round Rock by Round Rock ISD. District lines do not follow city limits, so confirm the assigned schools for an address with the district’s own boundary tool.
How do I search homes for sale in both Cedar Park and Round Rock?
Each city page has a live search filtered to that city through David Eimer’s Ascend IDX. Save the homes you like in both, then compare them on price per square foot, tax rate including any MUD, and commute before you tour.
Estimate the tax on a specific price with the property tax estimator, or see all 12 cities compared.