The Town FilesSanta Rita Ranch, Texas
Community in Williamson County · population 3,152 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $515,700
- Household income
- $160,592
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 33.6
Santa Rita Ranch is a community of 3,152 people in Williamson County, Texas. The median home is worth $515,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Texas towns, better for families than 98% of Texas towns, more upscale than 94% of Texas towns.
How Santa Rita Ranch ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Santa Rita Ranch is worth $515,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $160,592, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,701 a month. 95.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Santa Rita Ranch | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $515,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,701 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $160,592 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 95.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2019 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Santa Rita Ranch
| People | Santa Rita Ranch | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 4.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.7% | — |
| Work from home | 35.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 37.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Santa Rita Ranch
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.2°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Santa Rita Ranch since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1997 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 137 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 232,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Santa Rita Ranch itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Santa Rita Ranch
- Liberty Hill, TX4.3 mi · 3,646 people · home $403,200
- Leander, TX6.4 mi · 59,202 people · home $506,200
- Georgetown, TX8.0 mi · 67,176 people · home $429,100
- Cedar Park, TX10.6 mi · 77,595 people · home $513,600
- Brushy Creek, TX11.8 mi · 22,519 people · home $499,300
- Round Rock, TX13.8 mi · 119,468 people · home $418,600
- Sonterra, TX17.3 mi · 7,679 people · home $273,600
- Lago Vista, TX17.4 mi · 8,896 people · home $420,000
Santa Rita Ranch questions
Is Santa Rita Ranch, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Santa Rita Ranch scores better for retirees than 57% of Texas towns and quieter than 57%. 4.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Santa Rita Ranch?
The median owner-occupied home in Santa Rita Ranch is valued at $515,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $160,592, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,701 a month.
What is the weather like in Santa Rita Ranch?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Santa Rita Ranch get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Santa Rita Ranch since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 1997. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)