Market Overview for Williamson County
There are 4,374 active listings in Williamson County with a median list price of $399K and a median sold price of $397K.
Homes average 87 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 838 homes have sold, with 10552 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $214.
About Williamson County
Williamson County covers approximately 1,132 square miles directly north of Austin in central Texas. The county seat is Georgetown, and the 2020 census recorded a population of 609,017, with the U.S. Census Bureau estimating 752,827 residents as of July 2025. The Census Bureau ranked Williamson ninth nationally in numeric population growth between 2024 and 2025. Major cities include Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Liberty Hill, and Jarrell. The western half of the county features Edwards Plateau limestone terrain, while the eastern portion transitions to flatter Blackland Prairie. The San Gabriel River, a tributary of the Little River in the Brazos basin, flows through the county and feeds Lake Georgetown.
Residential development in Williamson County has been driven by rapid growth and new construction. Georgetown's Sun City, a Del Webb 55+ community, is the largest age-restricted development in Texas. Newer master-planned communities in Leander include Bryson and Travisso. Round Rock's established neighborhoods include Forest Creek and Brushy Creek. Taylor, on the county's eastern edge near the new Samsung fabrication plant, along with entry-level new construction in Hutto and Jarrell, makes up much of the county's more affordable stock. Current median price and active inventory are shown on the Market Overview tab.
Sixteen school districts have territory in the county. Round Rock ISD is the largest with 45,971 students across 59 campuses (2025-26) and holds a TEA accountability rating of B (87/100) for 2024-25. Georgetown ISD serves 13,988 students across campuses including Wolf Ranch Elementary, East View High School, and Georgetown High School. Leander ISD covers Cedar Park and Leander with approximately 42,000 students (2025-26). Hutto ISD serves 11,101 students, and Liberty Hill ISD has roughly tripled enrollment over the past decade, from 3,482 in 2015-16 to 10,469 in 2025-26, both adding new campuses to keep pace with residential development. Taylor ISD and Jarrell ISD serve the eastern and northern portions of the county; Jarrell ISD grew 96% between 2020-21 and 2025-26 and qualifies for the TEA's Fast Growth Allotment. Southwestern University in Georgetown traces its charter to 1840 and describes itself as the first institution of higher learning in Texas. Austin Community College operates a full-service campus in Round Rock on an 84-acre site, and Texas State Technical College operates TSTC in Williamson County at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto.
Williamson County's economic growth is anchored by technology and advanced manufacturing. Dell Technologies maintains its global headquarters in Round Rock. Samsung is building a chip fabrication facility in Taylor under a roughly $37 billion program tied to its CHIPS Act award, expected to create about 1,500 direct jobs by the end of 2026. Baylor Scott & White operates the county's largest hospital in Round Rock. Emerson Automation Solutions and numerous smaller tech firms maintain offices in the Round Rock and Cedar Park corridor. The county is bisected by Interstate 35, with State Highway 130 providing an alternate north-south toll route and US Highway 183 connecting eastern communities. Round Rock is approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Austin, while Georgetown is about 30 minutes, Taylor approximately 45 minutes, and Liberty Hill about 40 minutes northwest. Capital Metro's MetroRail commuter line connects Leander to downtown Austin, providing a transit option for the western corridor.
Living in Williamson County
Williamson County ranked ninth nationally in numeric population growth between 2024 and 2025, reaching an estimated 752,827 residents as of July 2025. The median household income is $111,340 per the Census Bureau's 2024 five-year American Community Survey, driven by technology and professional services employers in the Round Rock and Cedar Park corridor. Residents have access to the Round Rock Premium Outlets, the 1890 Ranch shopping center in Cedar Park, and a growing restaurant scene along Georgetown's historic square and Round Rock's downtown district.
The western portion of the county, including Liberty Hill and portions of Leander, features Hill Country terrain with larger lots and rural character. Central areas like Round Rock and Cedar Park provide established suburban infrastructure with community pools, sports complexes, and well-connected trail systems. Eastern Williamson County, anchored by Taylor and Hutto, offers smaller-town living with lower price points and close proximity to the new Samsung manufacturing campus. The county maintains roughly 2,990 acres of parkland plus 4,840 acres of preserves and 50 miles of trails across its parks system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cities are in Williamson County, Texas?
Williamson County includes Georgetown (county seat), Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Liberty Hill, Jarrell, Florence, Granger, and Thrall. Portions of Austin and Pflugerville also extend into southern Williamson County.
What do homes cost in Williamson County?
The county's lower-priced stock is concentrated in Taylor and eastern Hutto, and its higher-priced homes in established Round Rock neighborhoods, with new construction prominent in Liberty Hill, Leander, and Jarrell. Current median price and active listing counts are shown on the Market Overview tab.
What school districts are in Williamson County?
Sixteen districts have territory in the county. Those wholly or largely inside it include Round Rock ISD, Georgetown ISD, Leander ISD, Hutto ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Taylor ISD, Jarrell ISD, Florence ISD, Granger ISD, Thrall ISD, and Coupland ISD, with Bartlett, Burnet CISD, Lexington, Thorndale, and Pflugerville ISDs extending partway in. Round Rock ISD is the largest, with approximately 45,971 students (2025-26).
What are the major employers in Williamson County?
Major employers include Dell Technologies (headquartered in Round Rock), Samsung Austin Semiconductor (new Taylor fabrication plant), Baylor Scott & White Health, Emerson Automation Solutions, and the Williamson County government.
What neighborhoods are in Williamson County?
Williamson County contains neighborhoods across its cities, including Forest Creek and Teravista in Round Rock, Ranch at Brushy Creek spanning Cedar Park and Round Rock, Sun City (age-restricted) in Georgetown, Star Ranch in Hutto, and multiple new developments in Liberty Hill and Leander.
