Austin
Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, the Lone Star State. The city dates back to the 1830s, when the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the area, then part of Mexico. In 1837, settlers founded the village of Waterloo on the banks of the Colorado River, the first permanent settlement in the area. By 1839, Waterloo would adopt the name Austin and the frontier town would become the capital of the Republic of Texas. The City is named for Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.”
Round Rock, Texas, with a population of more than 120,000, is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas Hill Country. Round Rock is the 31st largest City in Texas, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data.
Major employers include Dell, Round Rock Premium Outlets, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Ascension Seton Williamson, Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, Emerson Process Management, Amazon and UPS. Its combined property tax and utility rates are among the lowest in the region. It has an award-winning park system, school district and is one of the safest cities with a population of at least 100,000 population in the United States.
Pflugerville is a suburb of Austin, TX that is named among “America’s Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine in 2012 and 2013, 2015, and 2017 for its recreation opportunities, festivals, and affordability.
Pflugerville offers various shopping, recreational activities, pools, lakes, dog parks, and local parks. The Pflugerville lake offers fishing, jogging trail, swimming, and events.
The city has many festivals with the highlight festival being the Deutschen Pfest held each year in October.
The Stone Hill shopping center has various shops, restaurants, movie theater, and Cowboy fit gym.
Cedar Park
Cedar Park is the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area and is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.
Leander
Leander is a suburb of Austin with a population of 57,696. Leander is in Williamson County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Leander offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Leander there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Leander and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Leander are highly rated.
Georgetown, TX has over 180 homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Recently named the “Fastest Growing City in the U.S.”, Georgetown is the perfect balance of “small town charm” with all the conveniences of larger cities shopping, healthcare, and entertainment found in the area.
“Georgetown is one of the prettiest cities in Williamson County. The spring and summer months has poppies and wildflowers in full bloom. The residents who settle into one of the city’s restored Victorian homes or new Tuscan villas can enjoy a walk along the bank of the San Gabriel River or play a round of golf on one of the five local courses. Mountain biking trails around Lake Georgetown lead riders to the edge of Texas Hill Country.
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