Round Rock, Texas in a Nutshell

A suburb of Austin, the city of Round Rock israte sits at about 3.6 percent, as of March 2008;
one of the hidden gems of Texas. Voted one ofwhere the national average for that month was
the 100 best cities for young people, and also oneat 5.1%.
of the best cities for relocating families, RoundMajor area employers include Dell Computers,
Rock boasts some of the safest and mostwhich provides more than 9,000 jobs to area
affordable communities in the nation. With anresidents. Sears call center services are also
amazing satisfaction rating from its residents andbased in the area, along with various
a excellent scores in everything from education tomanufacturing and retail establishments. School
unemployment rates, Round Rock is truly a placedistricts and hospitals also make up a large
to call home.number of the available jobs in the city.
HistoryReal Estate
Founded in 1851, the city of Round Rock wasThe median price for listed homes in the city of
originally named for Brushy Creek, the body ofRound Rock is approximately $210,990 with new
water by which it was established. However,homes averaging around $287, 559. Round Rock
three years later the town was renamed for thewas selected by "Business Week" as one of the
round rock in the center of the stream thatbest areas for real estate bargains in the country.
marked the point where water was low enoughThe value of homes and number of real estate
to cross in a wagon. This rock was later atransactions has risen in the early part of 2008.
landmark for those using the Chisholm Trail, whichProperty taxes are very low within the city; as
passed through the town and crossed the creek,well, with citizens being taxed only 37.1 cents per
to herd cattle into the Midwest.$100 of land value.
Key figures from the history of Round RockAttractions
include Sam Bass, the notorious outlaw trainLocal attractions in Round Rock include a minor
robber. In 1878, Bass was captured and later died,league baseball team, named the Round Rock
following a shootout in town with the TexasExpress, owned by the legendary Nolan Ryan.
Rangers. His grave can be found at the RoundThe area features beautiful city owned and
Rock Cemetery. At one time, Round Rock wasmaintained parks and private golf courses, as well
home to Soapy Smith; a con man who wasas many festivals throughout the year. Dubbed
notorious for swindling citizens out of money inthe "Sports Capital of Texas", there are plenty of
towns throughout the West and Midwest.opportunities for those who love athletics.
Economy/JobsShopping in the area includes a number of
As of 2006, the estimated median income forshopping centers, with major anchor stores, as
families in Round Rock was $81,521, substantiallywell as a major outlet center with well over 100
higher than most US cities. The unemploymentnationally recognized retailers.