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City of Round Rock

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Real Estate Agent with DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES

 The city of Round Rock in Williamson County is just 18.5 miles north of Austin Texas. It boasts a population of about 89,000 people. There were only 2,700 residents in 1970  showing the tremendous growth the city has experienced. Most of it having been since 1990. It's major employers are Dell Computer Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor, and Farmers insurance. It has two major shopping areas within it's city limits. La Frontera and the Round Rock Premium Outlet. There are three major hospitals, Saint Davids, Round Rock Hospital, and the new Scott & White Hospital. Soon there will be a fourth as Seton is currently constructing a new hospital in Northeast Austin.

Round Rock Ranks nationally as the 13th safest city in the United States. Credit can be given to the Round Rock Police department for their dedication to protecting the citizens and business's. This also helps the city to continue attracting economic developments.

The city has a great Park system and currently is making major improvements tot he main Park Old Settlers Park. It is also home of the Round Rock Expressa Triple A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Dell Diamond is ranked as the number one ballpark in the country out of more than 200 ballparks according to the Fifth Annual Minor League News rankings.

The Austin-Round Rock metro area is ranked No. 5 in the United States among the Best Cities for Relocating Families, according to a national study. Hopefully you will consider moving to a great city!

Comments (7)

Kaye Thomas
Real Estate West - Manhattan Beach, CA
e-PRO, Manhattan Beach CA
Danny- always something different.. I've never hear of Round Rock.. but I will keep the name in mind in case it is ever a Jeopardy question.. :)
Jun 23, 2007 04:09 PM
Danny Smith
DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES - Round Rock, TX
Kaye, Round Rock is where I live.
Jun 23, 2007 04:17 PM
Francisco Gonzalez
Movoto Real Estate - Oakland, CA
Your Real Estate Consultant For Life
Great Post! I'll be visiting next month..
Jun 23, 2007 04:22 PM
Danny Smith
DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES - Round Rock, TX
Francisco, what's bringing you to Texas?
Jun 23, 2007 07:16 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
Danny:  I have always affiliated Round Rock with Dell and really knew nothing else about the area so enjoyed your post.  It sounds like a great place to live!!
Jun 24, 2007 10:55 AM
Danny Smith
DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES - Round Rock, TX
Marchel, of course I live in Round Rock..but I really feel it is one of the better small community's around Austin to live in!
Jun 24, 2007 01:23 PM
Jeannette Morrison
Cedar Park,Leander,Georgetown & Lake Travis Areas. - Cedar Park, TX
Central Texas Real Estate, NW Austin, Round Rock
Very informative!  This place is BOOMING!!!
Jul 19, 2007 11:25 AM