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Living in Cedar Park, Texas

Fast Facts About Cedar Park

Population (2020): 77,595

Distance from: 

  • Austin, TX: 30min
  • San Antonio, TX: 1hr 30 min
  • Houston, TX: 2hr 45min

Nearest airport: 

Median income (2020): 

  • Individual: $47,190
  • Household: $108,194

Counties: Williamson, Travis

Type of location: Dense Suburban

Why is Cedar Park a Nice Place to Live?

Cedar Park, TX is a suburb of Austin, just outside the hustle and bustle. Living in Cedar Park puts you near the culture and nightlife but not in the heart of Austin’s weirdness.

Historically, Cedar Park was the home of Native American tribes including the Tonkawa, the Lipan Apache, and the Comanche. It’s a predominantly white and Hispanic community but there is diversity as well. African American, Asian, and other races make up almost a quarter of Cedar Park’s population.

Living in Cedar Park gives you the benefits of being close to the action in Austin but nestled in the burbs. It has a more reasonable cost of living compared to Austin and has been recognized as one of the most affordable cities in the country. There are also great employment opportunities living in Cedar Park. You can find careers in IT, higher math, architecture, engineering, business, and other tech-related fields.

What is Cedar Park Known For?

The community is family-friendly with good schools, lots of playgrounds, and a city sculpture garden. Living in Cedar Park also offers recreational spots like pools, tennis and volleyball courts, and water play areas for kids. There are 1,000 acres of city-owned parkland and 31 miles of trails.

The median age is 34 so it’s a great place for growing families and young professionals. The Cedar Park City Council has also lowered property taxes for eight years in a row. This is attractive for anyone looking to own a home in the area. Especially in a state like Texas with notoriously high property taxes.

What Are the Best Restaurants in Cedar Park?

Incredible eats in Austin are not far but Cedar Park also offers its own great cuisine.

Check out Cedar Park staples like:

  • Blue Corn Harvest is a popular spot that’s family-friendly with a Southwest menu
  • Moonie’s Burger House recently moved to Leander but you can head there just 10min north for a delicious burger
  • Moonshine serves a great brunch with delicious Southern comfort food like pork chops, and chicken and waffles
  • Alzer’s is a food truck with BBQ you don’t want to miss. Get brisket, turkey, and beef ribs galore
  • Sushi Fever has delicious specialty rolls like Crazy Horse and Kiss My Bass

If you want to learn more about living in Cedar Park, get home prices and see what’s for sale here. You can also call with your questions at 254-223-SOLD.

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