Round Rock Economy

Round Rock is at the center of America’s best state for business. Texas has no personal or corporate income tax and is a right-to-work state. Boasting the world’s 9th largest economy, Texas continues to be a top global destination for businesses.

Round Rock’s economy is centrally located within several major US markets, with access to more than 65% of Texas’ population within a 3-hour drive. The city’s extensive road and highway network, paired with its world-class infrastructure, allows businesses to move product and people with ease.

Round Rock is home to a population of 124,000 with a median age of 33. Key talent comes from over 70 higher education institutions within the region, producing over 30,000 skilled graduates annually. More than 40% of the Round Rock population hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Companies can forget about the red tape and bureaucracy that is typically associated with opening a new business or expansion. Round Rock makes doing business easy with a low tax rate, a supportive economic environment, and business advocacy at the state and federal levels.

Round Rock’s business community includes multinational manufacturers, technology companies and software providers like TECO-Westinghouse, Dell Technologies and Emerson Automation Systems. The city is also home to health care companies like St. David’s, Ascension Seton and Baylor Scott & White, and major employers like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions and Round Rock Premium Outlets.