By Clay Byrne, Founder of Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents | Lifetime Austin Realtor | Austin resident | Youth sports coach | Real estate coach
Yes for many family and relocation buyers who want suburban parks and shopping in Williamson County with a manageable drive into Austin.
I note Cedar Park is a full city, not a single subdivision… so school zoning and commute paths change by address. In September 2026, ZIP 78613 single-family homes closed at a $450,000 median… below the City of Austin single-family baseline… which is why many buyers look here for more house per dollar. Confirm Leander ISD campuses on the exact street before you offer.
Key Facts at a Glance
Geography note: Unlock MLS figures below are ZIP 78613 single-family for September 2026. ZIP 78613 is a useful Cedar Park proxy, but it may not match Cedar Park city limits exactly. Treat it as a corridor number, then pull street comps.
| Metric | Number | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park city population (2020 Census) | 77,595 | U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census / QuickFacts |
| Cedar Park population estimate (July 1, 2025) | 79,032 | U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (V2025) |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes) | 25.5 | U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 via QuickFacts (workers age 16+) |
| Median household income (2020-2024 dollars) | $129,545 | Same QuickFacts / ACS 2020-2024 |
| Leander ISD overall rating | B (87/100) | txschools.gov, Leander ISD (2025-26 reporting) |
| Cedar Park High School | A (93/100) | txschools.gov, Cedar Park HS |
| 78613 median sold price (single-family, Sept 2026) | $450,000 (-7.7% YoY) | Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026 |
| 78613 average sold price | $505,117 (-6.8% YoY) | Same |
| 78613 closed sales | 51 (-20.3% YoY) | Same |
| 78613 median $/sq ft | $216 (-3.1% YoY) | Same |
| 78613 median days on market | 43 (up 8 days YoY) | Same |
| 78613 list to close | 93.22% (-0.20 pts YoY) | Same |
| 78613 new listings | 55 (-15.4% YoY) | Same |
| 78613 new under contract | 56 (-30.9% YoY) | Same |
| City of Austin median sold price (single-family, Sept 2026) | $605,000 | Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026 |
| City of Austin median DOM (single-family, Sept 2026) | 41 | Same |
Not included on purpose: months of supply and active listing counts for 78613.
How to read one month: September is one snapshot. Closed sales and new under contracts fell hard year over year, and the median price eased… but 51 homes still closed, list-to-close held near 93%, and the ZIP median sat about $155,000 under the City of Austin single-family median ($450,000 vs $605,000). I read that as more room for buyers to negotiate without calling it a free fall.
What Is Cedar Park?
Cedar Park is a Williamson County city northwest of Austin, along the US 183 / 183A corridor. The 2020 Census counted 77,595 residents; the Census Bureau’s July 1, 2025 estimate is 79,032.
Named local anchors Byrne Real Estate Group uses on tours:
- 183 / 183A commute spine toward Domain / North Austin employment
- Cedar Park Center / entertainment and retail corridor (confirm current venue names on the ground)
- Neighborhood parks and sports complexes used heavily by youth sports families
- Proximity to Leander, Round Rock, and the Domain job corridor
Related: best areas for families and Williamson County agent context at best realtor Round Rock / Georgetown / Liberty Hill (different intent… living vs agent search).
How Much Do Homes Cost in Cedar Park in 2026?
In September 2026, ZIP 78613 single-family homes closed at a median of $450,000 (-7.7% YoY) and an average of $505,117 (-6.8% YoY), per Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026. Median price per square foot was $216 (-3.1% YoY). There were 51 closed sales (-20.3% YoY), 55 new listings (-15.4% YoY), and 56 new under contracts (-30.9% YoY). Median days on market was 43 (up 8 days year over year). List-to-close was 93.22% (-0.20 points YoY).
Compare that with the City of Austin single-family baseline from the same snapshot: median $605,000 and median DOM 41.
ZIP caveat: 78613 is the MLS geography used here. It is a strong Cedar Park proxy, but it may not match Cedar Park city limits exactly. I still start with the last few sales on your street.
Also see: average home price in Austin and how fast homes are selling.
What Schools Serve Cedar Park?
Most of Cedar Park is served by Leander ISD, but boundaries are address-specific. Do not assume every Cedar Park listing feeds the same elementary or high school.
| Campus / district | 2025-26 overall rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Leander ISD | B (87/100) | txschools.gov |
| Cedar Park High School | A (93/100) | txschools.gov |
Byrne Real Estate Group confirms zoning before an offer. Ratings from txschools.gov only.
What Do My Team and I Tell Buyers About Daily Life?
Cedar Park daily life is parks, youth sports, and retail runs… with a planned commute.
Census ACS (2020-2024, via QuickFacts) puts mean travel time to work at 25.5 minutes for Cedar Park workers. That is a citywide average, not your Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. on 183. I still have buyers drive the route at their real commute time before they fall in love with a floor plan.
Buyers who love it usually want:
- More house/yard than closer-in Austin at a similar payment band
- Leander ISD options with strong high-school programs (confirm campus)
- Newer suburban amenities and shopping
- A northwest corridor job path (Domain / tech / medical)
Buyers who bounce often want walkable urban density, Eanes ISD, or a shorter downtown hop without toll/highway variability.
Financing note: Byrne Real Estate Group’s integrated mortgage path is available through byrne-austin.com/mortgage/. Buyer’s Rate Mortgage NMLS #2565699. Never required. No rate promised here.
Is Cedar Park a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market Right Now?
For September 2026 in ZIP 78613, the tape looks buyer-friendly without being chaotic.
Prices eased year over year. Homes that sold took a bit longer (43 median DOM, up 8 days). New under contracts fell sharply. List-to-close still sat near 93%, which means well-priced homes were still finding agreement… just with more patience and more negotiation than peak years.
One month is noisy. I would not reprice your whole plan off a single September print. I would stack the last few sales on your street, then decide whether to lean into buyer leverage or hold for the right offer.
Sellers: guarantees, seller process guide, and is now a good time to sell.
Who Is Cedar Park Not a Fit For?
Usually a poor fit if you need:
- A short walk to downtown Austin nightlife every night
- Heavy rail / car-free living
- Lake Travis waterfront living
- Guaranteed Eanes ISD zoning
FAQs
Is Cedar Park a good place to live?
Yes for many families and relocating buyers who want Williamson County suburban life with Austin job access. I start with your commute and school zoning, not the brochure.
What school district is Cedar Park in?
Most addresses are in Leander ISD (district rating B / 87 on txschools.gov 2025-26). Cedar Park High School rates A / 93. Byrne Real Estate Group confirms the exact feeder path by address.
How long is the commute from Cedar Park to Austin?
Census ACS 2020-2024 (QuickFacts) shows a mean travel time to work of 25.5 minutes for Cedar Park. Byrne Real Estate Group still has you drive your real route at rush hour before you buy.
What do homes in Cedar Park cost?
Per Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026 (pulled Oct 27, 2026), ZIP 78613 single-family homes closed at a median of $450,000 (-7.7% YoY), about $155,000 under the City of Austin single-family median of $605,000 on the same snapshot. My team and I note ZIP 78613 may not match Cedar Park city limits exactly, so street comps still matter. One month of data is also noisy… use a few months of sales on your block before you decide.
Should I choose Cedar Park or Leander?
They share much of the same district and corridor, but city services, price bands, and specific campuses differ. Byrne Real Estate Group compares them with side-by-side comps and a commute test. Call or text (512) 942-7880. Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents.
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About the Author
I am Founder of Byrne Real Estate Group, a lifetime Austin Realtor and Austin resident, youth sports coach, and real estate coach. I have been in the Austin market since 1997, with $1B+ in career transaction volume.
Sources
- Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026 (ZIP 78613 single-family; City of Austin single-family median sold price and median DOM)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Cedar Park city, Texas (2020 Census population; July 1, 2025 estimate; ACS 2020-2024 mean travel time and median household income)
- txschools.gov: Leander ISD; Cedar Park High School (retrieved Oct 26-27, 2026, America/Chicago)
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