Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park TX scores 81/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 50% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 50 (100 = avg); violent crime index 29; property crime index 70. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Cedar Park. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Cedar Park is about $1,846/month (on the high side). At $1,846/month for a typical unit, you need about $66,456+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $513,600.

Median household income is $129,545, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($129,545) clears the $66,456 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 75°F (highs near 83°F, lows near 68°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Cedar Park: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 81/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $1,846/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 81/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $1,846/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,846/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Cedar Park does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $66,456 household income for $1,846/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Cedar Park holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 81/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,846/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.