About Cedar Park

Located just 17 miles from downtown Austin, Cedar Park offers big-city amenities in a family-oriented, relaxed lifestyle. Residents enjoy easy access to Lake Travis, which can be accessed at several parks within five to ten miles from the city. Some of Central Texas’ most renown golf courses are within minutes of Cedar Park. Shopping abounds, with nearby Lakeline Mall and numerous new retail developments spanning more than 1.4 million sq ft of retail shopping. Incorporated in 1973, Cedar Park’s convenient location to major employers, recreation and infrastructure spurred its popularity as an Austin bedroom community. In recent years, city leaders have shifted focus to building Cedar Park’s business community.

Population

Cedar Park ranks fourth in growth among U.S. cities with a population of 10,000-50,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the past ten years, Cedar Park has grown from about 5,100 to more than 42,600. Forty percent of residents are ages 25-44 with median household income in 2005 of about $65,500. More than 83 percent hold some college education, and half of Cedar Park’s residents have a four-year degree or higher.

Major Employers

Advance Drywall
BMC West
ETS Lindgren
HEB Grocery
MD Totco
Texas Technologies

Schools

The Leander ISD is the largest school district in Williamson County, and the fastest growing in the state. It serves nearly 22,000 students from Cedar Park, Leander, Jonestown and parts of northwest Austin. Leander ISD includes 25 campuses, with three more campuses under construction for fall 2006 openings. The district has 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools and 2 alternative schools.

Living in Cedar Park

Cedar Park residents have a wide range of housing options, from master-planned communities with pools and parks, to luxury golf communities and lakeside custom homes. The median home price in Cedar Park is $153,000.