salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,840 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 311 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Round Rock?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Round Rock
| Size | Round Rock | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,519 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,511 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,857 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,222 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,626 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Round Rock overall?
Everyday prices in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Round Rock
Life in Round Rock
What jobs pay in Round Rock
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $153,330 | 14.6% |
| Pharmacist | $151,290 | 14.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | 16.7% |
| Software Developer | $134,120 | 16.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | 17.5% |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | 19.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | 21.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | 21.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | 22.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | 22.9% |
| Accountant | $83,120 | 27.0% |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | 27.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | 27.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | 34.8% |
| Plumber | $62,810 | 35.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | 36.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,820 | 36.9% |
| Electrician | $60,390 | 37.2% |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | 38.2% |
| Truck Driver | $57,110 | 39.3% |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | 44.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | 49.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,720 | 51.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | 58.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | 58.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,810 | 61.0% |
| Cashier | $33,940 | 66.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,860 | 66.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | 82.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Round Rock?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,034 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $418,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Round Rock, TX?
Renting in Round Rock costs a median of about $1,871 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Round Rock?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,840 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Round Rock cheap or expensive?
Round Rock is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $107,081. It ranks 311th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Round Rock?
The median homeowner in Round Rock pays $6,424 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Round Rock more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Round Rock?
The median home value in Round Rock is $418,600, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
127,786 people live in Round Rock. Numbers are typical (middle) values.