Question 1

Is 78681 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78681 in Round Rock has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Round Rock city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 78681 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 78681?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78681 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78681. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 78681 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Round Rock. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 78681?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78681 is approximately $491K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78681 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 78681 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 78681 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78681 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Round Rock. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 78681 scores similarly to the middle tier of Round Rock neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Round Rock — ZIP 78681

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
FERN BLUFF EL	PK–05	—	—	—
DEEP WOOD EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ROUND ROCK H S	09–12	—	—	—
BRUSHY CREEK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
BLUEBONNET EL	PK–05	—	—	—
OLD TOWN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GREAT OAKS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CACTUS RANCH EL	PK–05	—	—	—
JAMES GARLAND WALSH MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
CHANDLER OAKS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
RRISDPK3P	PK–PK	—	—	—