Round Rock · Relocation
Relocating to the Area in Round Rock
The right part of Austin for your job, your commute and your schools, from someone who has lived here since 1976.
Relocating to the Area in Round Rock: what's different here
Moving to Round Rock for a job usually comes with a start date, a few trips to look, and a long list of neighborhoods you've read about. Round Rock sits on I-35 about 20 miles north of downtown, with Dell and major hospitals in the city itself, so test the rush-hour drive at your real departure time before you commit.
The right fit depends on what the move is for: the commute, the schools, or more land around you.
Why Round Rock buyers work with me
I've lived in Northwest Austin since 1976, and much of my recent business has been along the Parmer and 183 corridors as buyers follow the jobs north. I grew up in the school pipeline many relocating families ask about, from Spicewood Elementary to Canyon Vista and Westwood, and I've watched these neighborhoods grow. Round Rock gives you more square footage for the money than Northwest Austin, often in a newer home, in Round Rock ISD, confirmed by address.
How I handle it in Round Rock
- A consultation about your job, commute, schools and timeline before we look at a single listing. Getting ready.
- Video calls and listing videos to narrow the list before you fly in.
- An early decision on buying first or selling first, with your lender, if your down payment is tied up in another state. Selling and buying at once.
- Notes on each home, including the trade-offs a listing won't mention.
More about Round Rock
For the full picture of the neighborhood, see living in Round Rock. Questions about relocating to the area here? Call me at (512) 698-3525.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the commute like from Round Rock?
On I-35, about 20 miles north of downtown Austin, and most trips run on I-35 and 45. Apple on Parmer and the Domain are each 25 to 40 minutes in normal traffic, and a drive downtown that takes 25 minutes at 10am can take 50 to 60 at rush hour.
Can I narrow the search before I visit?
Yes. Most buyers narrow the list by video and then make one focused trip.
Round Rock
What relocation looks like in Round Rock
A city of its own on I-35 north of Austin, with its own major employers, and established and newer neighborhoods on the west side.
- The homes
- Established neighborhoods like Round Rock West and Stone Canyon/Fern Bluff, plus the newer Mayfield Ranch.
- Schools people ask about
- Round Rock ISD. Confirm by address.
- Getting around
- On I-35, about 20 miles north of downtown Austin, and most trips run on I-35 and 45. Apple on Parmer and the Domain are each 25 to 40 minutes in normal traffic, and a drive downtown that takes 25 minutes at 10am can take 50 to 60 at rush hour.
- Nearby
- Old Settlers Park, Round Rock West Park, and the Sendero Springs park, pool and greenbelt trail. Dell, Baylor Scott & White and St. David's are major employers.
- The trade-off
- More square footage, and often a newer home, for the money than Northwest Austin, in exchange for the hills, the mature established neighborhoods, and being close to Apple and the western Parmer corridor.
Relocation: keep exploring
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