Moving to Round Rock, TX: Relocation Guide for Dell, Samsung & Apple Employees

Relocating for a job at Dell, Samsung, Apple or one of the other big employers north of Austin? Round Rock and the surrounding towns are where a lot of those employees end up living. Here's my guide to getting settled, from picking the right area to closing on a home from out of state.

Where the big employers are

• Dell Technologies: world headquarters in Round Rock, right off I-35 and SH-45.
• Samsung: the long-running Austin fab in northeast Austin, plus the new Taylor fab east of Hutto, which is ramping up production in 2026.
• Apple: its large campus on Parmer Lane in north Austin, just south of Round Rock.
• Healthcare and education: Baylor Scott & White and St. David's hospitals, Texas State University's Round Rock campus and ACC.

Where to live based on where you'll work

If you work at	Areas to look at
Dell (Round Rock)	Round Rock, Georgetown, north Pflugerville, Hutto
Samsung Taylor	Hutto, Taylor, east Round Rock, east Georgetown
Samsung Austin or Apple (north Austin)	South Round Rock, Pflugerville, Wells Branch area

Commute times change a lot with traffic and toll roads. SH-130, SH-45 and 183A can save real time, but budget for tolls. I always recommend driving your commute at rush hour before you buy.

Quick guides to each area

• Moving to Georgetown and Moving to Hutto: honest pros and cons
• Hutto vs Round Rock and Georgetown vs Leander
• Round Rock vs Georgetown: my side-by-side comparison
• Hutto neighborhoods: Star Ranch, Emory Farms, Carmel Creek and more. A great fit for Samsung Taylor.
• School districts: Round Rock, Hutto and Georgetown ISD compared
• Sun City Georgetown: for parents or in-laws moving with you

Texas money basics for newcomers

• No state income tax. That's a big change if you're coming from California, New York or Washington.
• Higher property taxes. Texas makes up for it with property taxes, often around 1.75% to 2.5% of value once you add a MUD. Here's my MUD and PID guide.
• Homestead exemption. File it after you move in to lower your taxable value and cap how fast your home's taxable value can rise each year.
• Insurance. Get a homeowners insurance quote early. Hail is common here, and premiums vary a lot by roof age and type.

Buying from out of state: how I make it work

1. Video call first. We talk through your commute, budget, schools and must-haves.
2. Get pre-approved. Ask your relocation package whether it covers closing costs or a rate buydown.
3. Virtual and in-person tours. I'll do live video walkthroughs, then plan a focused tour weekend if you can fly in.
4. Remote closing. Most of the paperwork can be signed electronically, and title companies here can arrange a mobile notary for the final documents.
5. Need to rent first? I help with leases too, so you can learn the area before you buy.

New construction or resale?

Builders around Round Rock, Hutto and Georgetown often offer rate buydowns and closing-cost help, which can stack with a relocation package. Resale homes come with finished yards and established neighborhoods. Bring me in before you visit a model home so I can represent you. See my new construction guide.

Employer locations and plans can change. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.