Average Home Prices in Round Rock, Cedar Park & Pflugerville 2026

Last Updated: September 2026

TL;DR: In mid-2026, the typical home in Round Rock sold in the high $300,000s, Cedar Park led the three at roughly $460,000–$520,000 depending on the month, and Pflugerville was the most affordable at $365,000–$390,000. All three sit well below the City of Austin's $577,000 July median. With the 30-year fixed averaging 6.71%, the monthly payment matters more than the sticker price.

Key Takeaways

• Round Rock's median sale price ran about $370,000–$390,000 in mid-2026, down roughly 5%–11% year over year depending on the month and data source — partly a mix shift toward entry-level new construction.
• Cedar Park is the premium market of the three: public city-level MLS data showed a $520,000 median for March through May 2026, with prices around $214–$215 per square foot.
• Pflugerville is the value play: a $365,000 median over the three months ending July 2026 per Redfin, down about 9.8% year over year.
• Williamson County — which covers Round Rock and Cedar Park — posted a $415,000 median in July 2026, down just 1.2% year over year, with sales up 6.0%, per Unlock MLS.
• The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed averaged 6.71% in early September 2026, so a $400,000 purchase with 20% down costs roughly $2,070 per month in principal and interest.

Table of Contents

1. What is the average home price in Round Rock in 2026?
2. What is the average home price in Cedar Park in 2026?
3. What is the average home price in Pflugerville in 2026?
4. Round Rock vs. Cedar Park vs. Pflugerville: side by side
5. How do these prices compare to Austin?
6. Why are prices so different across the three cities?
7. What do mortgage rates mean for these prices?
8. Which city fits your budget?
9. FAQ

If you are house hunting northwest of Austin, three names dominate the shortlist: Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville. They sit along the I-35 and US-183 corridors, they offer bigger lots for lower prices than the city core, and they keep showing up on "best places to live" lists. But average home prices in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville are not the same story — a $520,000 Cedar Park listing and a $365,000 Pflugerville listing are both "normal" for their markets in 2026.

This guide breaks down what homes actually sell for in each city right now, using the July 2026 Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS (the MLS operated by the Austin Board of REALTORS), city-level MLS and portal data, U.S. Census Bureau figures, and the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. For the region-wide picture, start with our Austin Housing Market Report: August 2026.

One note before the numbers: "average" and "median" get used loosely online. This post uses median sale prices — the point where half of homes sold for more and half for less — because that is what MLS reports and most portals publish. Medians also move when the mix of homes selling changes, not just when values change. Keep that in mind wherever you see a year-over-year percentage.

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What is the average home price in Round Rock in 2026?

The typical Round Rock home sold in the high $300,000s in mid-2026 — about $370,000–$390,000 depending on the month — down from the mid $400,000s a year earlier, with roughly $203 per square foot and one of the tightest inventories among major Austin-metro cities.

The most recent city-level MLS figures put Round Rock's February 2026 median at $389,879, down 11.3% from $439,548 in February 2025, according to Unlock MLS data reported in the Neuhaus Realty Group market update. By mid-year, Redfin's three-month rolling median was $373,000 through June 2026, down 5.6% year over year, with a median of $203 per square foot. Public city-level data as of July 2026 showed about 896 active listings and a 59-day median time on market.

Read that 11.3% carefully. A big share of the decline is a mix shift: more smaller, entry-level new-construction homes closed in 2026, which drags the citywide median down without meaning every existing home lost that much value. That is why the milder mid-year readings (−5.6%) look so different from the winter reading (−11.3%).

Demand underneath is healthy. Round Rock sits in Williamson County, where Unlock MLS counted 957 home sales in July 2026 — up 6.0% year over year — with pending sales up 3.3% and active inventory down 10.1%. Sellers are getting 93.9% of list price on average, slightly better than last year. Round Rock's employment base — anchored by Dell Technologies' headquarters and the I-35 corridor to Austin — keeps buyer demand structural even while prices reset. Our Living in Round Rock, TX guide covers neighborhoods and commute times in detail.

What is the average home price in Cedar Park in 2026?

Cedar Park is the most expensive of the three cities, with a median sale price near $520,000 in spring and summer 2026 — roughly $214–$215 per square foot — and prices holding steadier year over year than its neighbors.

Public city-level MLS data showed a $520,000 median sale price in Cedar Park for the March-through-May 2026 period, alongside 604 active listings, 420 new listings, and 232 closed sales as of early July. Redfin's rolling three-month median through July 2026 also landed at $520,000, up 4.5% compared with the same period a year earlier, while the median price per square foot was about $214. A June 2026 city reading of roughly $549,740 for single-family homes — up about 1.8% year over year — shows how seasonal mix moves this number around; winter readings run closer to $460,000.

What explains the premium? Cedar Park combines Leander ISD schools, direct access to the 183A toll road into the Domain and Apple's campus corridor, and a tight housing supply. Earlier 2026 city MLS data showed about 4.8 months of supply and a 56-day median time to sale — a balanced-to-slightly-favorable market where well-priced homes still move.

For a dollars-and-cents comparison against the neighbors — rent, groceries, taxes, and commute included — see our Cost of Living in Austin vs Round Rock vs Cedar Park breakdown.

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What is the average home price in Pflugerville in 2026?

Pflugerville is the most affordable of the three cities, with a median sale price around $365,000–$390,000 in 2026, down roughly 7%–10% year over year, at about $174 per square foot — the lowest entry price on the US-183 corridor.

The full-year medians tell the story best: $410,000 in 2024, $402,500 in 2025, and $390,000 through the first two months of 2026, according to Unlock MLS city data. By summer, Redfin's rolling median through July 2026 was $365,000, down 9.8% year over year, with $174 per square foot — the steepest decline among the three cities. Zillow's typical home value for Pflugerville was $370,796 in mid-2026, down 7.0% year over year, with homes taking around 65 days to go pending.

Why the softness? Pflugerville has absorbed a heavy wave of new construction as the city grew from about 65,500 residents at the 2020 Census to an estimated 68,000 today. Builder incentives and rate buydowns on new homes put downward pressure on resale prices nearby — the same dynamic that shows up in Round Rock's numbers, but more concentrated here.

For buyers, that means negotiating power. Pflugerville ISD schools, Lake Pflugerville, and quick access to both I-35 and SH-130 — including the Tesla gigafactory corridor to the east — keep the location practical. Our Living in Pflugerville, TX guide has the neighborhood-level detail.

Round Rock vs. Cedar Park vs. Pflugerville: side by side

Here is the full comparison in one table. Note that figures come from different sources and windows, so treat ranges — not single numbers — as the honest answer to "what does a house cost here?"

Metric (mid-2026)	Round Rock	Cedar Park	Pflugerville
Typical median sale price	~$370,000–$390,000	~$460,000–$520,000	~$365,000–$390,000
Median price per sq ft	~$203	~$214–$215	~$174
Year-over-year trend	−5% to −11% (mix-driven)	Roughly flat to +4%	−7% to −10%
Market character	Tightest inventory of the three; 59-day median	Balanced; 56-day median	Buyer-friendly; ~65 days to pending
School district	Round Rock ISD	Leander ISD	Pflugerville ISD
Commute anchor	I-35 / Dell HQ	183A toll / US-183	I-35 / SH-130
2020 Census population	120,556	78,042	65,486

The pattern is consistent across sources: Cedar Park costs roughly $100,000–$150,000 more than Pflugerville at the median, with Round Rock in between but closer to Pflugerville. Population figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau (QuickFacts: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville).

How do these prices compare to Austin?

Every one of these cities undercuts the city core. The July 2026 Unlock MLS report put the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro median at $435,000, up 1.0% year over year — but the City of Austin itself at $577,000, down 1.4%. Travis County, which includes most of Pflugerville, posted a $520,000 median, down 0.3%.

Against those numbers, the gap is the whole story. A buyer facing Austin's $577,000 median can find the same-size home for $150,000–$200,000 less in Round Rock or Pflugerville. That affordability gap is exactly why the metro's suburban corridors keep absorbing demand — the same force behind the appreciation patterns we mapped in Highest Appreciation Areas in the Austin Metro 2026.

The metro is also moving more units: 2,739 homes sold across the MSA in July 2026, up 4.4% year over year, with dollar volume above $1.6 billion, up 6.9%. Inventory tightened to 4.7 months region-wide, down from 5.8 months a year earlier — closer to balanced than the buyer's-market conditions of 2024-2025.

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Why are prices so different across the three cities?

Three structural factors separate a $365,000 Pflugerville median from a $520,000 Cedar Park median:

Supply and new-construction mix. Pflugerville and Round Rock absorbed large volumes of new construction in 2025-2026. Builder incentives temporarily suppress resale prices. Cedar Park has less buildable land inside the city, so its inventory stays tighter and prices stickier.

School district draw. Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD are among the largest districts in the region, and school-zone demand is a durable floor under prices in both cities. You can compare district performance yourself at txschools.gov.

Commute economics. Cedar Park's 183A toll road feeds directly into the US-183 job corridor toward the Domain and Apple's operations. Round Rock anchors on I-35 and Dell's headquarters. Pflugerville buyers trade a few more minutes for the lowest prices of the three.

None of these is a prediction. Medians in all three cities can move with the mix of homes selling in any given month — which is why the ranges in the table above are the realistic answer, not any single number.

What do mortgage rates mean for these prices?

Rates matter as much as the listing price. The Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey put the 30-year fixed at 6.71% as of September 3, 2026 — up from 6.66% the prior week, and above the 5.98% low the survey recorded earlier in 2026.

What that looks like in monthly terms (illustrative only — principal and interest, excluding property taxes, insurance, and any HOA dues; your actual rate depends on credit, loan type, and lender):

• $400,000 purchase, 20% down ($320,000 loan): about $2,070 per month at 6.71%.
• Austin's $577,000 median, same terms ($461,600 loan): about $2,980 per month — roughly $910 more for the city-core median.
• Pflugerville's $365,000 median, same terms ($292,000 loan): about $1,890 per month.

For context, the metro's median rent was $2,195 in July 2026, down 0.2% year over year per Unlock MLS. Ownership costs in these suburbs are competitive with renting once you count equity — but Texas property taxes are part of the real math, and Unlock MLS's 2026 Homeowner Affordability Index found that every additional $100 per month in carrying costs pushes an estimated 9,800 Central Texas households past the point where housing becomes a financial strain. Budget the full payment, not just principal and interest.

Which city fits your budget?

Match the city to the payment, not the price tag.

• First-time buyers and value hunters: Pflugerville offers the lowest entry price and the most negotiating leverage. Start with our How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in Austin breakdown — the down payment math at a $365,000 median is friendlier than anywhere else on this corridor.
• Buyers prioritizing schools and commute: Cedar Park commands a premium, and 2026's flat-to-rising medians suggest that premium is holding. If the monthly math works at a $520,000 price point, it is the steadiest market of the three.
• Buyers wanting balance: Round Rock sits in the middle on price, has the tightest inventory of the three, and offers the most job proximity. Expect competition on well-priced homes in the strongest school zones.

A city median is a starting point, not an offer price. Within each city, ZIP codes and subdivisions can differ by $100,000 or more. Work with an agent who pulls subdivision-level absorption data before you write an offer — book a free consultation with Sully Ruiz, or start with the buyer readiness screening to see which price band fits your finances.

FAQ

What is the cheapest of the three cities to buy a home in?

Pflugerville. Its median sale price ran about $365,000–$390,000 in 2026, versus Round Rock's high $300,000s and Cedar Park's $460,000–$520,000. At about $174 per square foot, Pflugerville offers the most house per dollar of the three.

Is Cedar Park more expensive than Round Rock?

Yes. Cedar Park's median ran roughly $100,000–$150,000 above Round Rock's through 2026 — about $214–$215 per square foot versus $203. Leander ISD schools, 183A corridor access, and tighter supply support the premium.

Are home prices dropping in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville?

Round Rock and Pflugerville medians were down year over year in mid-2026 (roughly 5%–11% and 7%–10% respectively), while Cedar Park was roughly flat to slightly up. Williamson County as a whole was down just 1.2%. Much of the decline in Round Rock and Pflugerville reflects more entry-level new construction selling, which lowers the median even when individual home values hold. Market conditions may be favorable for buyers while inventory and builder incentives persist.

How much do I need to buy a house in these cities?

It depends on your loan program and price point. On a $390,000 Round Rock home, a minimum-down FHA loan requires about 3.5% down — roughly $13,650 — plus closing costs. Conventional loans often start at 3%–5% down for qualified buyers. Our buyer financing guides cover down payment assistance programs that can help with both the down payment and closing costs.

Which city is best for commuting to Austin?

Round Rock anchors on I-35, Cedar Park on the 183A/US-183 corridor toward the Domain, and Pflugerville on I-35 and SH-130. All three put you within a typical 30-45 minute drive of downtown Austin in normal traffic. Choose based on where you actually work — the difference between corridors matters more than the difference between cities.

Should I wait for prices to fall further before buying?

No one can guarantee where prices go next. What the July 2026 data shows is a stabilizing market: metro sales up 4.4%, metro median up 1.0%, and inventory tightening from last year. If rates ease from the current 6.71%, waiting has a cost too. The better question is whether a specific home at a specific price fits your monthly budget today — that is a question worth answering with a personal consultation rather than a market prediction.

About the Author Sully Ruiz is a licensed Texas REALTOR® (TREC #0742907) with Sully Realty Group / Keller Williams Austin NW. She is a bilingual real estate professional serving the Austin metro and has helped 46+ families purchase homes using ITIN loans, while helping qualifying buyers access up to $30K in grant assistance. She is a member of NAR, Texas REALTORS®, ABOR, and NAHREP. Book a free consultation →

Market data is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. No price figure or trend in this article is a guarantee of future value. Sources are believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed. Contact Sully Ruiz for a personalized market analysis.

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Sources

• Unlock MLS — July 2026 Central Texas Housing Report (MSA, Austin, Travis County, Williamson County) — accessed September 2026
• Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey — 30-year fixed at 6.71% (September 3, 2026) — accessed September 2026
• Neuhaus Realty Group — Round Rock and Pflugerville market updates reporting Unlock MLS city-level data (February 2026) — accessed September 2026
• U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville populations — accessed September 2026
• Redfin — Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville housing market pages (three-month rolling medians, price per square foot) — accessed September 2026
• Unlock MLS — Market Research & Statistics — accessed September 2026