Austin Area Suburbs

Round Rock, TX

Round Rock, TX has a population of 88,826 and is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas Hill Country. Some of the Major employers in Round Rock include Dell, Farmers Insurance Group and Cypress Semiconductor. Round Rock's combined property tax and utility rates are the lowest in the region with an award-winning park system, school district and is the 13th Safest City in the United States.

Round Rock is one of the fastest growing and best managed cities in Texas. The city continues to maintain a high quality of life while becoming a major center for economic development in Central Texas. The City is known for its award-winning master plan, park system and school district as well as for having some of the lowest crime, property tax and utility rates in Texas.

Round Rock Accolades

• Wnner of the prestigious Comprehensive Planning Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association in 1999, the City prides itself on its long-term vision.
• Round Rock is ranked the 13th Safest City in the United States by a national survey, and has the fourth lowest crime rate among Texas cities with populations of 50,000 to 100,000. Round Rock has the lowest crime rate for cities in that size category.
• The City of Round Rock's property tax rate is one of the lowest in the region. Also, residents pay the lowest combined average monthly utility and tax costs in Central Texas, while achieving an 82 percent satisfaction rating from its customers. Round Rock has the lowest ACCRA composite cost of living index rating among the three largest cities in the metro area.
• Over the last three quarters, 89 percent of the city’s water customers have rated the city as good or excellent. Sewer customers gave an 87 percent rating. Round Rock has not had mandatory water rationing during the past 21 years.
• Round Rock City Council approved a Transportation Master Plan in January 1999. The City’s Transportation Capital Improvement Plan contains $415 million worth of projects. The City’s half-cent sales tax levy for transportation will pay for $125 million of that total.
• Round Rock’s stadium and conference center has drawn record crowds since opening in 2000. The ballpark is home to the Round Rock Express, the Triple A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Dell Diamond is the No. 1 ballpark in the country out of more than 200 parks according to the Fifth Annual Minor League News rankings. It was named top Double A stadium by Baseball America in 2004.
• Round Rock ranks seventh among cities in the state of Texas for sales tax collections through November 2006, due in large part to the impact of Dell’s Texas sales. Round Rock is the 34th largest City in Texas, according to 2004 U.S. Census Bureau data.
  

Kyle, TX

Kyle, TX is located in the heart of Central Texas. Kyle is a great community situated between Austin and San Antonio, IH-35 and MoPac Rail Line. Kyle is sometimes called the "Backbone of America" because there are major transportation arteries that run through the middle of Kyle. In the late 1800's, Kyle was a major player in the cotton business and the area was called the "Gateway To Texas Ranch Country". By the late 1990's, Kyle was seen as a growing city with the large increase in population and commercial development. Today, Kyle is the second largest city in the fast growing Hays County with many unique opportunities and challenges for all the citizens that consider Kyle their home.

Taylor, TX

Taylor, TX is a vibrant, growing community of over 15,000 friendly people living the good life. Taylor offers the many amenities associated with close proximity to a Metropolitan area while still retaining an extremely high level quality of life. The City is located in Williamson County, the nation's 16th fastest growing county. Taylor is in the Austin MSA and is also frequently ranked among the top places in the country for business.

Taylor Accolades

• Taylor has more talent than jobs. Between 2000 and 2005, the population increased by 32% in the 15 mile radius. Young, educated families are flocking to Taylor to take advantage of the affordable lifestyle.
• Taylor is on the pro-development side of Greater Austin.
• Taylor gives companies easy access to Texas' major metros. It is less than 20 minutes from Interstate 35, 30 minutes from downtown Austin, and within a 3-hour drive of San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
• Taylor offers affordable real estate. Flee the congestion, high prices, and strict regulations of larger cities. Taylor is situated on the edge of this growth, not yet affected by rising business costs but still within minutes of the Greater Austin and Central Texas market.
• Taylor's average price per square foot of industrial real estate is less than Austin and Round Rock.
  
• Taylor offers more amenities than other communities of the same size, including a municipal airport, acute care hospital, community college, and community technology center.
  

Georgetown, TX

Georgetown, TX is a beautiful city strategically located on IH 35 at the northern edge of the Austin Metro area. On the banks of the cool, clear San Gabriel River, Georgetown is a city rich in both business and residential amenities. These amenities include low taxes, a City-owned utility, dual rail service, low crime and a friendly community dedicated to preserving its history while providing an environment where businesses can succeed.

Georgetown is a special place due to the unique quality of life. Many businesses locate to Georgetown simply to take advantage of the Central Texas charm and wide range of amenities.

Georgetown Amenities

• Warm and friendly neighborhoods.
• Excellent public schools and university.
• Beautiful lakes, parks, trails and caverns.
• World-class golf courses.
• Historical, cultural and artistic amenities.
• A wide variety of dining, shopping, and lodging options.

Hutto, TX

Hutto, TX is a burgeoning Central Texas community offering a world of opportunity for both residents and businesses. Hutto is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state and is now home to more than 11,000 people. Hutto is well-known for its small-town charm and quality schools, the city is bracing itself for an exciting future with major projects, such as State Highway 130 construction, park and trail development and a variety of economic development endeavors, currently under way.

Hutto is located on US 79 between Round Rock and Taylor, and only twenty-five miles from Austin. The Hutto community is focused on its strong community values and cohesiveness. There is a strong community involvement with Hutto ISD and the schools in Hutto ISD have earned gold recognition status from the State of Texas. The students of Hutto schools have scored well on both State and National tests, and are provided character education training.

Residents of Hutto joke that Hutto is the “center of the universe.” They are not far from the truth as all of Central Texas is easily accessible from Hutto. The Texas Department of Transportation, Williamson County, and the City of Hutto are spending millions of dollars on transportation infrastructure in the community to make life easier for those living and visiting Hutto.

Liberty Hill, TX

Liberty Hill, TX is a rural community in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, 30 miles northwest of Austin. It is located in Williamson County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state as well as the nation.

Liberty Hill Local Links

City of Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill Public Library
Liberty Hill Independent School District

Dripping Springs, TX

Dripping Springs, TX lies in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about 25 miles west of Austin. This beautiful Hill Country town is a largely agricultural area that offers majestic views, abundant wildlife, rolling hills, and rock bottom creeks. The area is filled with cattle, goats, and sheep with many ranches that raise exotic animals such as the fallow deer, ostriches, llamas, elk, and buffalo. Dripping Springs has over 100,000 square feet of commerical space that has been built within the city limits since 1981 and includes many business parks providing office and retail space for the fast-growing population.

Dripping Springs Local Links

City of Dripping Springs
Chamber of Commerce
D.S. Community Library
Hays County

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