What are the schools like in Cedar Park, TX?

Cedar Park is served primarily by LEANDER ISD. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Cedar Park?

The median household income in Cedar Park, TX is $118,903 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Park, TX?

Cedar Park has an average high temperature of 59.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches.

Cedar Park, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cedar Park, TX affordable or expensive?

Cedar Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Park is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $427,800 and the median rent is $1,677 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Park, TX?

Cedar Park has a violent crime rate of 95.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1198.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Park, TX a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Park is a mid-sized city of 76,344 in Texas, with a median household income of $118,903 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Cedar Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Cedar Park's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Park costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Park, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$427,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,677	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,903	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cedar Park's violent crime rate is 95.7 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.7 /100k

Property Crime

1198.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cedar Park is served primarily by LEANDER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cedar Park, TX	National Avg
School District	LEANDER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Park sees average highs of 59.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cedar Park, TX
Average High — January	59.7°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Park, TX	National Avg
Population	76,344	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	12.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brushy Creek, TX 5 mi Leander, TX 5 mi Volente, TX 7 mi Jonestown, TX 7 mi Hudson Bend, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Cedar Park

Cedar Park, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78613

Cedar Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Park, TX affordable or expensive?

Cedar Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cedar Park roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $427,800 and median rent is $1,677/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Park, TX?

Cedar Park's violent crime rate is 95.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1198.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Park?

Public schools in Cedar Park are operated by LEANDER ISD. The district has 30 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 53.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cedar Park, TX a good place to live?

Cedar Park, TX has a population of 76,344, a median household income of $118,903, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cedar Park?

Cedar Park averages 59.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedar Park?

Cedar Park, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78613.

What is the population of Cedar Park?

The population of Cedar Park, Texas is 76,344 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Park?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Park: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $427,800, median household income $118,903, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.