AUSTIN, Texas — When it comes to finding the perfect place to live, future residents might consider prices, walkability, safety and other additional factors.
Each year, Livability compiles a ranking of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.,' and in 2024, Round Rock has made the list.
According to the website, Round Rock received an overall 'Quality of Life LivScore' of 807 out of 1000. Its most attractive features include economic status (74/100), the environment (82/100) and overall cost of housing and living (75/100).
Round Rock has demonstrated growth in profits with businesses like Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital and Emerson Automation Solutions, to name a few.
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The city also sees sunny days approximately 63% of the year, and from Brushy Creek Lake Park to Old Settlers Park, there are a range of outdoor opportunities for those who like to get outside.
As for housing and living, the average Round Rock home is valued at just more than $367,000, with an average property tax ranging near $3,400.
Comparatively speaking, the city's lowest scores were safety (56/100), amenities (58/100) and transportation (62/100).
Round Rock isn't the only Texas city to make it on this year's list. Others include Frisco, Lubbock, Abilene, Tyler and Sugar Land, the latter of which is located just southwest of the Houston area.
Across the country, Richmond, V.A., Salem, Ore., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Missoula, Montana and Appleton, Wisconsin are among the other locations highlighted.
How are cities chosen?
In order to become one of Livability's best places to live, there are a number of components up for consideration. These include economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education and health.
Among those eight factors, some more specific aspects of consideration are walkability, population density and culture amenities. In order to qualify, cities should host an average population ranging from 75,000-500,000, with homes priced at $500,000 or under.