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Barbara Colvin

Broker Associate | License ID: 637386

May 2026 Market Snapshot: Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Round Rock

by Barbara Colvin

If you’re trying to decide where to plant roots north of Austin, it can feel like every suburb has its own personality and price tag. That’s true. But when you zoom out and look at Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, and Round Rock side by side, a clear picture starts to emerge about who each area tends to fit best in this season.

Area	Price Feel (Spring 2026)	Market Vibe (May)	Best Fit For
Georgetown	Mid–upper $400Ks median	Trending buyer-friendly, more inventory	Buyers wanting charm, space, negotiation power
Cedar Park	Upper $400Ks range, often higher	Still competitive, but calmer than peak	Commuters wanting established suburbs and amenities
Leander	Often a bit more affordable than Cedar Park	Growing steadily, lots of new builds	Buyers wanting newer homes and transit access
Liberty Hill	Surging demand, sales up about 45% year over year	Fast-growing, more inventory and new builds	Those wanting land, small-town feel, newer homes
Round Rock	Wide range, strong family appeal	Community-focused with active events	Families wanting schools, sports, and activities

Most of these communities are responding to the broader slowdown in frenzy we saw in 2024–2025 by settling into a more balanced, livable market.

Who Should Look Where?

If you want historic charm and a vibrant downtown square, plus a bit more leverage as a buyer, Georgetown should be high on your list.
If you prioritize quick access to Austin employers, established schools, and a suburb with everything, Cedar Park still checks a lot of boxes, though it tends to carry a higher price tag.
If you like the Cedar Park feel but want a touch more affordability or newer planned communities, Leander is worth exploring, especially around transit corridors and newer neighborhoods.
If land, space, and brand-new homes are your dream, Liberty Hill’s surge in home sales is a sign that many families feel the same way.
If you’re looking for strong schools, sports, and a full calendar of things to do, Round Rock with events like Music on Main is a fantastic option.

When we sit down together, I’ll often ask what your everyday life looks like in your ideal world. Commute, church, school, hobbies, grandparents, kids’ sports, then we match that picture to the right city and neighborhood.

How to Use This Snapshot

This May, think of this snapshot as a starting point, not a verdict. Markets continue to shift month by month, and individual neighborhoods can behave differently even within the same city. That’s why hyper-local data and on-the-ground experience matter.

If you’d like to explore a custom side-by-side price and payment breakdown for two or three of these cities, neighborhood-level info on schools, HOAs, and new construction, or guidance from a faith-filled perspective as you discern where God may be leading your family next, I’m here to walk it with you. We’ll take the numbers seriously, but we’ll also listen for peace in the process.