Homes for Sale in Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park sits along US-183 between Austin and Leander with a median sale price near $496,000 and roughly 53 days on market. The city of 78,301 draws families and tech workers with top-rated Leander ISD schools, H-E-B Center entertainment, and fast access to the Domain corridor.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Cedar Park →Cedar Park Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Williamson County.
- Population78,301 / 643,889
- Median household income$117,000 / $108,309
- Median home value$475,200
- Median age36.8 yrs
- Population growth3.1% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Cedar Park Commute Times
Cedar Park connects to Austin’s north corridor via US-183, with Toll 183A as a bypass during peak hours.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Domain / North Austin | ~8 mi via US-183 | 12–15 min | 20–30 min |
| Apple Campus | ~10 mi | 12–18 min | 20–25 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~18 mi via MoPac | 20–25 min | 35–50 min |
| Round Rock / Dell HQ | ~12 mi via US-183 | 15 min | 20–25 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Cedar Park city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Cedar Park at a Glance
- Leander ISD schools
- Served by Leander ISD, one of the highest-rated large districts in Central Texas with TEA-recognized campuses.
- 183 corridor access
- US-183 and Toll 183A provide direct access to the Domain, Apple, and north Austin tech campuses without I-35.
- Entertainment hub
- H-E-B Center hosts concerts and minor-league hockey. 1890 Ranch and Lakeline Mall within city limits.
- Parks and trails
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail, Twin Lakes Park, and extensive greenbelt system.
- Price premium
- Median runs 25–30% above Round Rock. The Leander ISD school zone premium is real but significant.
- Toll costs
- Toll 183A commuters spend $150–$250/month. Factor into cost comparisons.
- Built out
- Limited new construction within city limits. New builds concentrate in Leander/Liberty Hill.
- MUD overlay
- Some sections carry MUD taxes adding 0.25–0.50% to the effective rate.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Cedar Park
- Property taxes
- Cedar Park’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.95%. On a $496000 home that’s roughly $9,672/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Williamson Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA fees run $30/month in older areas to $150+/month in master-planned communities.
Tax data: Williamson Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Cedar Park Neighborhoods
Twin Creeks
Master-planned with Brushy Creek trail access, community pool. Homes $400s–$700s.
Ranch at Brushy Creek
Established family community with greenbelt, pools, Leander ISD.
Buttercup Creek
Original master-planned near 183 and Lakeline. Walkable to retail.
Cypress Canyon
Hill Country terrain, canyon views. Homes $500s–$800s.
Anderson Mill West
Affordable entry in southern Cedar Park. Homes from $300s.
Cedar Park Town Center
Mixed-use near City Hall with townhomes and walking-distance retail.
Cedar Park Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | Leander ISD |
| Whitestone Elementary | PK-5 | ~720 | Leander ISD |
| Cox Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | Leander ISD |
| Naumann Elementary | PK-5 | ~610 | Leander ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Middle School | 6-8 | Leander ISD |
| Running Brushy Middle | 6-8 | Leander ISD |
| Cedar Park Middle | 6-8 | Leander ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park High School | 9-12 | Leander ISD |
| Vista Ridge High School | 9-12 | Leander ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Leander ISD | 43 | ~41,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.