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Things You Should Know Before Moving to Round Rock, TX

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Named the seventh-best small American city to live by Money Magazine in 2008, this central Texas locale in the Austin metropolitan area boasts renowned schools, affordable living, and a flourishing economy. In 2009, CNN named Round Rock the second-fasted growing city in the country, proving many Americans have been relocating to the municipality to take advantage of all it has to offer!

If you have been planning or considering a move to Round Rock, read on for more information to decide if it is the right place for you.

Round Rock Climate

The city experiences hot, humid summers and cool, moderate winters, with July highs often reaching the upper 90s and January lows rarely dipping below freezing.

Rainfall is considerable, falling on 75 days per year and accumulating to 36 inches annually. Snowfall is very rare, with flakes almost never dusting the city.

Round Rock Neighborhoods

Before choosing a part of the city to live, be sure to conduct thorough research on the cost, convenience and crime rates in the area. The city is home to a variety of diverse districts, each with something unique to offer.

Expense is an important factor to consider. Some of the city's most affluent residents live in the Sam Base Road/Great Oaks Drive area, Westinghouse Road/Frontage Road region, and the Forest Ridge Boulevard/Red Bud Lane neighborhood. If you are relocating with a family and safety is your primary concern, the sections of the city with the lowest rates of crime include the Barlow Drive/Conchos Valley Drive region, the Sam Base Road/Great Oaks Drive area, and Hillside Drive.

Registering Your Car

Upon your arrival in Texas, you will have to update your registration within 30 days to avoid being charged a penalty. You will first need to have your vehicle inspected, at any certified Texas Department of Public Safety inspection station. Be sure to bring proof of Texas auto insurance. You are required to have coverage of $30,000 per injured person, up to a total of $60,000 for everyone injured in an accident, and $25,000 for property damage in the state. To get your plates and registration, you will need proof you own the vehicle (such as a title or previous registration), your proof of insurance, and inspection papers. Non-resident college students attending school in the state and active members of the U.S. Armed Forces are not required to register their vehicles in Texas.

The Texas DMV does not issue driver's licenses. You will have to transfer your license at the Department of Public Safety, no more than 90 days after you move to the state.

Round Rock Schools

If you are relocating with a family and seeking an optimum education for your children, Round Rock may be the perfect city for your move. The public schools in the city are operated by the Round Rock Independent School District. The system consists of about 49 schools, including five high schools, ten middle schools, and 32 elementary schools, with a total enrollment of about 45,000 students. RRISD students have SAT scores above the national average, and the district received a rating of "exemplary" for twenty-five of its schools in a 2010 annual report.

For higher education, Texas State University has a campus in Round Rock, with colleges for applied arts, health professions, communication, liberal arts, science and engineering, education, and business administration.

Round Rock Employment

The city has become a major hub for economic growth in central Texas, with the clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and computer/software development industries having prevalence in the region. It may be most well-known for being the location of the international headquarters of Dell.

No matter where you relocate, the pressure of finding a job can be quite stressful. If you are moving to the city without secured employment, you can visit the Workforce Solutions website for job-hunting assistance and resources for the region. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, you can contact the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce for information on how to start a business in the city. You can also apply for city jobs at the Round Rock Government official website.

With any luck, you'll find a job in Round Rock in no time. Top employers in the city include Toppan Photomasks, Sears Customer Care, Ikea, Round Rock Premium Outlets, KoMiCo Technology Inc., Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp (TGSL), Cintas, Dresser, Hospira, TECO-Westinghouse, Cerilliant Corporation, Emerson Process Management and Dell.

Living Costs in the City

If you are on a fixed income, this central Texas city may not be a strain on your wallet. The cost of living in Round Rock is low, at seven percent below the national average. Housing is affordable, falling 13 percent below the rate of the average American city. The median home price in the city is listed at about $225,300. If you would prefer to rent rather than buy in the region, a one-bedroom apartment in Round Rock will cost you about $750 monthly, and a two-bedroom goes for around $950. Rent prices may vary depending on the size of the unit, neighborhood and luxury amenities.

Other typical costs in the city are reasonable as well. Grocery costs are 16 below the average rate, and healthcare is two percent lower. Transportation costs are about three percent below the national average, while utility costs are a mere two percent above the national average.

Round Rock Moving Resources

There are many moving and storage companies located in Round Rock that are waiting to help you relocate to your new home. Be sure to do your research and obtain estimates from several different services before choosing one for hire. You can compare online quotes from many different moving companies and other services to aid you in your move, whether you are coming from the next city or overseas. Visit the following pages here at Movers.com to get fast quotes for the following services:

Culture and Contemporary Life

The self-proclaimed "Sports Capital of Texas", the city's Old Settlers Park is home to a golf course, cricket field, twenty-five baseball fields, five softball fields, and seven soccer fields. You can also be a spectator at a Round Rock Express minor league baseball game at the Dell Diamond field.

If you prefer indoor recreation, you can shop til' you drop at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, or catch a flick and grab a beer at Flix Brewhouse, a cinema-slash-sit-down restaurant with an extensive craft beer selection on tap.

Round Rock Relocation Tips

  • Get moving quotes from several movers in the city before choosing one to hire. You can start today right here at Movers.com.

     

  • Temperatures can vary greatly in the region, reaching frequent highs in the 90s in the summer and lows in the 30s in the winter. Be sure to pack a varied wardrobe, complete with light clothing, shorts and sleeveless tops for the summer and sweaters and coats for the winter.

     

  • Make a moving checklist--there are numerous tasks associated with your relocation to complete before you make your trek to Round Rock. Make a packing schedule, change your address, and compare quotes from several moving companies at Movers.com.

     

  • Pick up a copy of the Round Rock Leader, the city's source for news, sports, weather and traffic updates, and entertainment to find out more about what exciting things your city has to offer!

Nicole La Capria  Posted by Nicole La Capria on August 1, 2013

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