ROUND ROCK – Round Rock has been recognized as the No. 26 safest city in America for 2025, according to a new study by personal finance website MoneyGeek.

To assess the safest cities, MoneyGeek analyzed crime data, including violent crimes such as murder, rape, and aggravated assault, as well as property crimes such as home burglary and motor vehicle theft. MoneyGeek calculated each city’s cost of crime and ranked the cities based on the cost of crime per capita. Additionally, researchers quantified how much more violent crimes cost a community compared to property crimes.

Round Rock’s “societal cost of crime per resident” was $575, significantly lower than the national average of $2,178. The analysis pairs reported crime statistics with existing academic research on the societal costs of different types of crimes to estimate the cost of crime in each city.

In 2023, Round Rock reported 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents and 2,156 property crimes per 100,000 residents.

Other safe Texas cities on the list include Plano (No. 18), Sugar Land (No. 20), McKinney (No. 22), Grand Prairie (No. 42), and League City (No. 48).

Round Rock is a vibrant city located about 20 miles north of downtown Austin. As of the 2020 census, Round Rock had a population of approximately 119,468 residents. It is known for being the international headquarters of Dell Technologies and has a diverse economy with other major employers like Round Rock Premium Outlets, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Ascension Seton Williamson, Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, Emerson Process Management, Amazon, and UPS.

The Round Rock Independent School District is highly regarded, with several schools rated exemplary by the Texas Education Agency. The city has consistently been ranked as one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of at least 100,000.

Round Rock boasts an award-winning park system and offers a variety of recreational activities. It is known for its low property tax and utility rates, making it an attractive place to live. The city is one of the fastest growing in the nation and is recognized for its proactive financial management and strategic planning.

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The Round Rock Public Library partnered with Foundation Communities to bring you FREE income tax prep services at the library, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

From February 3rd through April 15th, 2025, you can get your taxes done with ease.

If you make less than $60k as an individual or less than $85k as a household (and even more if you have a family!), you might qualify for free help. More love for the family? Your eligibility increases by $5k per person!

APPOINTMENTS ONLY – No walk-ins

Hours:

• Mon-Wed: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Library, Lobby & Technology Classroom

Take the stress out of tax season and spread some love this Valentine’s Week!

For more details and what to bring, visit www.ProsperTaxHelp.org.