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Round Rock, Texas, with a population of 86,902, is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas Hill Country. Major employers include Dell, Farmers Insurance Group and Cypress Semiconductor. Its combined property tax and utility rates are the lowest in the region. It has an award-winning park system, school district, and is the ranked the 8th Safest City in the United States.
Round Rock is one of the fastest growing and well managed cities in Texas. The city has maintained a high quality of life while in transition to becoming a major center for economic development in Central Texas. Round Rock has seen a significant growth in past years. Round Rock population has grown by 154% since 1990. The population is projected to grow by 25% from 2005 to 2010.
The Austin-Round Rock MSA grew 71% to more than 1.4 million since 1990. Williamson County alone soared 140% to 336,035 persons, making it one of the fastest growing urban counties in Texas over the past decade. The City of Round Rock grew 7% annually, thus making Round Rock one of the fastest growing cities in Texas.
Georgetown Texas is a beautiful town, home to Southwestern University and many historic homes and a wonderful downtown area that is home to the Williamson County Courthouse. Berry Creek Country Club and neighborhood is located in Georgetown as well.
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