Living in Brushy Creek, Texas

Brushy Creek is a hidden gem, although a much beloved place, in the North Austin suburbs, tucked between Cedar Park and Round Rock. It's technically a "census-designated place", more than a neighborhood but not a city. It's mostly part of Round Rock, and the Round Rock school district. While it doesn’t have the name recognition of its neighbors, it offers excellent schools, great parks, and a true community vibe — all with lower prices and lower density. The neighborhoods here are safe, green, full of families, and tons of neighborhood amenities(like summer-cooling pools). If you want good schools and a big backyard without the sticker shock of West Austin, Brushy Creek deserves a serious look.

Brushy Creek is for people who value suburban calm and family-friendly amenities. You’ll find lots of tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, pools, and access to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail — one of the best greenbelt paths in the metro. While it’s not built for nightlife or walkability, there are plenty of nearby shopping centers, and big box retail is a short drive in any direction.

Brushy Creek is also part of Round Rock, which has one of the best suburban downtowns in Austin, so you feel like you have easy access to restaurants, cafes, pubs, music, and community events. It’s also close to the tech corridor along 183 and Parmer, which means shorter commutes for hybrid or in-office professionals.

The area feeds into both Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD, two of the best-performing school districts in the region.

Schools like Great Oaks Elementary, Cedar Valley Middle School, and McNeil High are well-rated and serve a wide mix of family demographics.

Some neighborhoods fall into Leander ISD zones, including Vista Ridge High, which is also highly regarded.

You really can't go wrong in any Brushy Creek neighborhood. All the schools in the area is zoned for are excellent, with good facilities and active parent communities.