Real Estate Investing in Round Rock, Texas (78664)

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Williamson County • Population: 62,272 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 78664 (Round Rock, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (55/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Declining values: -1.7% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

What’s happening in Round Rock, TX (78664)?

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $337,587
Avg Monthly Rent $1,637
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $83,599
% Renters 45.4%

Market Analysis: 78664 Round Rock

Investors eyeing 78664 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $338K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

The 78664 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Regionally, 78664 sits on the difficult end of the TX spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A impressive renter share of 45% in 78664 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Strategically, 78664 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Round Rock:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 59/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-1.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,637/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
89 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.5%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 78664

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$103,397/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $259,810 $1,790 5.0% +4.8% $129,905
3BR $319,934 $2,270 5.1% +5.0% $106,645
4BR $413,587 $2,670 4.6% +5.5% $103,397
5BR $604,588 +6.4% $120,918

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$475K$404K$332K$260K$189K$117KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,772$1,633$1,495$1,357$1,218$1,080Jun 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 78664 Compare?

Metric 78664 Round Rock Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Texas
Home Value $337,587 $407,455 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,637 $1,725 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.8% 3.4% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.8%
Low
5yr Growth
-1.7%
Declining

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $337,587
Monthly Rent $1,637
Price-to-Rent 17.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.8%
Cap Rate 3.8%
5-Year IRR 2.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -1.8% ▼
3-Year CAGR -3.9% ▼
5-Year CAGR -1.7% ▼
10-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +3.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR -0.7% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.9% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-1.7%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 78664

Population: 62,272

💰 Median Household Income
$83,599
This area
$83,599
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
45.4%
This area
45.4%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.2%
This area
3.2%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
32.4%
This area
32.4%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
34.5 years
This area
34.5 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 59.2%
Other/Mixed 21.6%
Hispanic/Latino 16.3%
Black/African American 14.5%
Asian 4.8%
👶 Under 18
23.5%
This area
23.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
9.6%
This area
9.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.0%
This area
7.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 78664

B+ Avg School Grade
23 Schools
13.0:1 Avg Class Size
$15,080 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

C D FULKES MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
593 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

CALDWELL EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
540 Students
👨‍🏫
11.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,288 Per Student
A Very Good

CALDWELL HEIGHTS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
616 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

CLAUDE BERKMAN EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
432 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

PFC ROBERT P HERNANDEZ MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
583 Students
👨‍🏫
10.5:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

UNION HILL EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
618 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

VIC ROBERTSON EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
347 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

XENIA VOIGT EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
430 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

BLACKLAND PRAIRIE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
741 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

DEARING EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
531 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,288 Per Student
A Very Good

DOUBLE FILE TRAIL EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
628 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

FOREST CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
670 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

GATTIS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
594 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
A Very Good

NEYSA CALLISON EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
631 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HOPEWELL MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,148 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
B+ Above Average

RIDGEVIEW MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,194 Students
👨‍🏫
14.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
B+ Above Average

SUCCESS H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
273 Students
👨‍🏫
9.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
B Good

ROUND ROCK OPPORT CTR DAEP

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
85 Students
👨‍🏫
2.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
B Good

CEDAR RIDGE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,707 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
B Good

STONY POINT H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,541 Students
👨‍🏫
16.2:1 Class Size
💰
$15,721 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C
Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock
93 students · 2.6 mi
D
South University-Austin
290 students · 3.2 mi
D
Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus
917 students · 3.3 mi
D
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
955 students · 6.2 mi
C
Ann Webb Skin Institute
181 students · 8.6 mi
B
Southwestern University
1,457 students · 9.0 mi
C
The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown
72 students · 9.4 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
192 students · 9.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home sale price in Round Rock, TX?

Round Rock, TX home values average about $338K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,637/mo in monthly income.

Are tenants stable in Round Rock, TX?

The tenant pool in Round Rock, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,637/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is Round Rock, TX better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Round Rock, TX is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Round Rock, TX?

Round Rock, TX is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $338K price point reasonable to enter.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Round Rock, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Round Rock, TX. Rents at $1,637/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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