Cedar Park Neighborhood Guide
About Cedar Park
Cedar Park neighborhoods offer a wonderful lifestyle so close to Austin with the benefits of smaller town living like beautiful, well maintained parks, great schools, major retail and dining options and much more.
Things to Do in Cedar Park
Natural Grocers
For the highest quality, healthy products.
Smokey Mo’s BBQ
This family-run, small barbecue chain sure knows how to smoke meat!
The Post Tavern
The friendliest sports bar in the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
Twin Creeks
A 760-acre complex which includes a residential and country club, plus a golf course community, and even a water park.
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Are the Schools in Cedar Park Good?
Cedar park is mostly zoned to the Leander ISD, but some parts are zoned to Round Rock ISD.
Leander ISD
Leander ISD holds a STAAR score of 91 and a B district grade with a score of 89 out of 100. Leander ISD serves more than 42,000 students within 29 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The ISD offers a wide range of programs that will help students excel in academics, athletics, and the arts. Read more here.
Quick Stats for Class of 2020
Average ACT Score: 24.3 (State: 20.2)
Average SAT Score: 1115 (State: 1019)
Graduation Rate: 98.6% (State: 90.3%)
Round Rock ISD
Round Rock ISD is one of the largest school districts in Greater Austin with 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 3 alternative campuses home to 47,000 students. Round Rock ISD has a STAAR score of 91 and a district grade of 89 out of 100. Students within the schools are said to be performing well, particularly in science and social studies. Read more here.
Quick Stats for Class of 2020
Average ACT Score: 26.5 (State: 20.2)
Average SAT Score: 1121 (State: 1019)
Graduation Rate: 96.2% (State: 90.3%)
Commute Times
Cedar Park to the Airport - 26 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Cedar Park to Downtown Austin - 24 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Boundaries
Cedar Park is located in Williamson County.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brushy Creek
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The Cedar Park Lifestyle
This suburb is filled with things to do and people to meet. The town is perfect for young professionals, families, and college students looking to commute to the city while living in the suburbs. With such a convenient location, residents can get just about anywhere. There is a commuter rail service that connects into northwest, east Austin, and downtown; Texas State University has a satellite campus here; and Southwestern University is only minutes away.
Why You’ll Love Living in Cedar Park
Many flock to the area as it boasts over 860 acres of park space, two minor league professional sports teams, the Austin Steam Train, a vintage rail offering theme rides, and nearby Highland and Travis Lakes.
Homes in Cedar Park
There are many great neighborhoods in Cedar Park. The newer neighborhoods often feature community pools and almost all have playgrounds in or nearby, making for a very family oriented atmosphere.