Schools are important if you have school aged kids, but are also an important factor in predicting home values. Historically homes in better school districts have held their values better than homes in inferior districts. If schools are important in your home search and you’re looking in Cedar Park, you might be overwhelmed with your choices. You have to go to several sources to get school ratings, then find neighborhoods in your price range. The frustrating part is the info is inconsistent, especially with the new Texas school ratings. To help you narrow down your search, we’ve come up with a list of the Top 10 most affordable Cedar Park neighborhoods with the best schools.
Mapped: Top 10 Most Affordable Cedar Park Neighborhoods with the Best Schools
Here are the 10 most affordable Cedar Park neighborhoods with the best schools mapped out. We’ve also included links to our Cedar Park Neighborhood Guides within the map in case you’d like to view them that way.
#1: Shenandoah
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Naumann (6/10)
- Middle School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- High School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $524,575
- Median Home Price: $435,000
- Price Range: Mid $300k’s – $1.4MM’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average Sq Ft: 1,728
One of Cedar Park’s more established neighborhoods, Shenandoah homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s before Cedar Park was the suburban town it is today. Homes sit on 1/4-1 acre lots and most are less than 2,000 sqft, so if you’re looking for yard space, Shenandoah might be it. Inside, most homes haven’t been updated, though you can find a few that have. You’ll see ceiling beams, wood burning fireplaces, small kitchens and wood paneling. But, you’ll also see they have a lot of character. If you want space and you don’t mind doing a little updating, Shenandoah is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Shenandoah Neighborhood Guide.
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#2: Park Place
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Reed (5/10)
- Middle School: Henry (5/10)
- High School: Vista Ridge (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $462,454
- Median Home Price: $460,000
- Price Range: Mid $300k’s – Mid $500k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average Sq Ft: 1,763
Park Place earns the top spot for most affordable Cedar Park neighborhood with the best schools, The only neighborhood in the Austin metro area to have highly rated schools and an average price of just over $400,000, it is not surprising Park Place homes sell very quickly. Park Place homes were built over a few decades (1970s-1990s), so you’ll find traditional 1970s ranchers as well as newer homes with open floor plans. If you’re looking for value, you really can’t do better than Park Place.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Park Place Neighborhood Guide.
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#3: Quest Village
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Cox (5/10)
- Middle School: Henry (5/10)
- High School: Vista Ridge (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $461,825
- Median Home Price: $466,000
- Price Range: Mid $300k’s – Mid $500k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average Sq Ft: 2,054
Quest Village is another go-to Cedar Park neighborhood if you’re looking for value. Built by Milburn (now DR Horton) in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, Quest Village homes have open floor plans today’s buyers seek, and are finished adequately for what you’d expect in a home this price. Quest Village is also conveniently located minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment and parks, so you won’t feel like you’re out in the boonies.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Quest Village Neighborhood Guide.
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#4: Anderson Mill West
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Cypress (8/10)
- Middle School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- High School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $488,152
- Median Home Price: $479,000
- Price Range: High $200k’s – Mid $900k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average Sq Ft: 1,926
Anderson Mill West is the ideal choice for you if you’re looking for an established neighborhood, but need a bit more space than you can find in Shenandoah. Homes in Anderson Mill West can be upwards of 3,000sqft, but you’ll also find some smaller, 1,000sqft homes as well. Residents love the location of Anderson Mill West, being only minutes from Anderson Mill Rd, 620, 183 and Lakeline Mall. If you’re looking for affordability in a mature neighborhood and a great school district, Anderson Mill West is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Anderson Mill West Neighborhood Guide.
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#5: Forest Oaks
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Cox (5/10)
- Middle School: Henry (5/10)
- High School: Vista Ridge (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $572,874
- Median Home Price: $541,000
- Price Range: Low $400k’s – Mid $800k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Sq Ft: 2,433
Forest Oaks is an established community of 1,200 homes built by 8 local builders from the late 1990s through early 2000s. With so many builders, Forest Oaks is a master planned community that doesn’t look cookie cutter like other neighborhoods that only have one builder. Homes range in size from 1,300-4,800 sq ft and residents enjoy a community park, pool, clubhouse, hike and bike trails and picnic areas.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Forest Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
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#6: Cypress Bend
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Naumann (6/10)
- Middle School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- High School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $525,728
- Median Home Price: $549,000
- Price Range: Low $400k’s – Low $700k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Sq Ft: 2,243
Cypress Bend is one of the few neighborhoods on our list where HOA membership is voluntary. Though that means there are no amenities to speak of, Cypress Bend homes are within walking distance of Milburn Park, which has ball fields, tennis courts, covered pavilion and a pool, so residents still have access to those amenities. The neighborhood does only consist of a few streets, so you wont’ find too much inventory at any one time. If you’re looking to live in Cypress Bend, you’ll want to act quickly as most homes sell in just a few days.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cypress Bend Neighborhood Guide.
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#7: Cypress Mill
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Naumann (6/10)
- Middle School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- High School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $544,483
- Median Home Price: $560,000
- Price Range: High $400k’s – Mid $600k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
- Average Sq Ft: 2,123
Built in the 1990s, Cypress Mill homes are known for their many windows, making them a great choice for someone looking for a naturally bright home. You’ll find semi-open floorplans with wood burning fireplaces and fairly large kitchens. Residents choose Cypress Mill for its affordability, mature landscaping and well kept homes.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cypress Mill Neighborhood Guide.
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#8: Creekview
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Reagan (7/10)
- Middle School: Henry (5/10)
- High School: Vista Ridge (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $606,375
- Median Home Price: $595,000
- Price Range: High $400k’s – High $700k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Sq Ft: 2,311
Creekview is a fairly new neighborhood built by DR Horton in from 2007-2013, making it the newest neighborhood on this list. Residents enjoy easy access to the 1890 Ranch shopping center and movie theater as well as a community pool, park and playscape. If you’re looking for a move-in ready home, Creekview is the neighborhood to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Creekview Neighborhood Guide.
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#9: Ranch at Cypress Creek
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Deer Creek (7/10), Naumann (6/10) or Westside (8/10)
- Middle School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- High School: Cedar Park (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $609,596
- Median Home Price: $590,000
- Price Range: Low $400k’s – $1MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Sq Ft: 2,692
Ranch at Cypress Creek is a 331 home neighborhood built by several local builders in the late 1990s. With a very active HOA, residents can meet each other at the yearly Easter Egg Hunt, Neighborhood Garage Sale and Fall Fling. If you like to be active, you’ll love nearby 42 acre Milburn Park with veloway, BMX track, public pool, sports fields and rock climbing wall. Homes range in size from 1,500-3,300 sq ft, so whatever your space requirements your family has, you’ll find it here.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Ranch at Cypress Creek Neighborhood Guide.
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#10: Silverado West
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Reagan (7/10)
- Middle School: Henry (5/10)
- High School: Vista Ridge (7/10)
- Average Home Price: $656,479
- Median Home Price: $610,000
- Price Range: Low $500k’s – Mid $900k’s
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Sq Ft: 2,989
Silverado West is another fairly new neighborhood in Cedar Park built by KB Homes in the mid-late 2000’s. Homes here are fairly large, with some upwards of 4,200 sq ft, so if you need space and want to minimize price per square foot, Silverado West might be the place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Silverado West Neighborhood Guide.
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How Did We Determine the Quality of Schools?
To consistently compare schools, we used school ratings from GreatSchools.org. To be included in the neighborhood list, Elementary and Middle Schools had to be rated at least a 6/10 and High Schools had to be rated at least 7/10.
How Did We Determine Average and Median Price and Size Data and School Ratings?
We used sold data from ACTRIS for the past year (5/1/2021-4/30/2022). School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of June 2024.
Not Sure if These Neighborhoods Are Right for You?
Try our Cedar Park Neighborhood Finder. With some additional info about the type of neighborhood you’re looking for, we can send you a list of neighborhoods that more closely match your vision. We know the Cedar Park real estate market and Cedar Park like the back of our hand, so even if you can only describe the type of neighborhood you’d like to live, we can show you where to find it. If you’d like to try it out, visit our Cedar Park Neighborhood Finder.
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