Where you work should shape where you buy. Here are the neighborhoods I recommend most often to buyers working at Dell, Samsung's Taylor fab and Apple's north Austin campus, with real 2026 sales prices from Unlock MLS so you can compare.
If you work at Dell (Round Rock)
| Neighborhood | 2026 sales | Median price | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behrens Ranch (Round Rock) | 23 | $769,000 | About 3,600 sq ft, built mid-2000s |
| Forest Creek (Round Rock) | 47 | $545,000 | About 2,950 sq ft, golf course, built around 2000 |
| Mayfield Ranch (Round Rock) | 13 | $528,000 | About 2,700 sq ft, built mid-2000s |
| Teravista (Round Rock side) | 56 | $488,000 | About 2,800 sq ft, golf course |
| Teravista (Georgetown side) | 41 | $407,000 | About 2,240 sq ft, newer sections |
| Siena (Round Rock) | 94 | $388,000 | About 2,260 sq ft, built around 2018 |
| Brushy Creek area | 32 | $380,000 | About 1,750 sq ft, established, built early '80s |
Most of these are 5 to 15 minutes from Dell's headquarters. Siena and the Teravista side in Georgetown offer the most newer-home value.
If you work at Samsung Taylor
| Neighborhood | 2026 sales | Median price | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands (Hutto) | 20 | $325,000 | About 1,930 sq ft, built 2020s |
| Emory Crossing (Hutto) | 48 | $367,000 | About 2,200 sq ft, mostly new construction |
| Star Ranch (Hutto) | 32 | $390,000 | About 2,190 sq ft, golf course |
| Carmel Creek (Hutto) | 8 | $450,000 | About 2,360 sq ft, built around 2021 |
| Paloma Lake (east Round Rock) | 43 | $493,000 | About 2,740 sq ft, built around 2015 |
Hutto puts you about 15 minutes from the Taylor fab, with the lowest prices on this list. Paloma Lake on the east side of Round Rock splits the difference if someone in your house also works at Dell. Read my Hutto neighborhood guide.
If you work at Apple or in north Austin
| Neighborhood | 2026 sales | Median price | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Branch (Austin) | 32 | $396,000 | About 1,640 sq ft, built mid-'80s |
| Brushy Creek area | 32 | $380,000 | About 1,750 sq ft |
| Forest Creek (Round Rock) | 47 | $545,000 | About 2,950 sq ft |
| Behrens Ranch (Round Rock) | 23 | $769,000 | About 3,600 sq ft |
South Round Rock and the Wells Branch area keep the Parmer Lane commute short and avoid the worst of I-35.
If you work in Georgetown or north Round Rock
Wolf Ranch in west Georgetown was the busiest neighborhood in this whole search, with 197 sales in 2026 at a median of about $599,000, many of them new construction. It's close to the Square and SH-29.
Commute tips
- Drive the route at rush hour before you buy. I-35 and US-79 can add 15+ minutes.
- SH-130 and SH-45 toll roads can save time, so add tolls to your monthly budget.
- Check the tax rate. Newer neighborhoods often have a MUD or PID. Here's my guide.
Relocating? Read my full Round Rock relocation guide and the school district comparison.
Tell me where you'll work.
I'll map out the best neighborhoods for your commute and budget and send homes that fit. Call or text me at (512) 629-9050, or book a quick call.
Source: Unlock MLS, single-family closed sales January 1 to November 8, 2026, grouped by MLS subdivision name. Commute times are approximate and vary with traffic. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Neighborhood names are grouped from MLS subdivision records, and medians are of single-family homes unless noted. Verify HOA, PID, MUD and school details for any specific address before you buy.
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