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Pflugerville

AUSTIN, TX · 78660

The northern suburb that offers the most house for the money. Located east of I-35, it has historically been the more affordable alternative to Cedar Park and Round Rock. Lake Pflugerville provides waterfront recreation and Stone Hill Town Center is the commercial anchor. Pflugerville ISD is improving and investing in new campuses, the community is one of the most diverse in the metro, and Samsung's fab and Tesla's Gigafactory are within commuting distance.

At a glance

ZIP code
78660
Region
North Suburbs
Known for
Most house for the money, diverse, Samsung and Tesla commutes
Sub-areas
Lake Pflugerville · Stone Hill Town Center
Best for
Value buyers, diverse community, Samsung and Tesla commuters
Price band
$300K to $650K
Schools
Pflugerville ISD: Murchison Elementary, Kelly Lane Middle, Hendrickson High
The trade-offThe Pflugerville name still carries a perception gap with some buyers, and I-35 traffic is a daily reality.

What homes actually sell for

$425,000 Median sale · Pflugerville · Q1 2025
Range
$300K to $650K
Days on market
22 days (list to pending)
Built
2000 to present
Drive to downtown
22 min
HOA
$45 to $65/mo
Effective property tax
~2.25%

Source: The Relocation Edition, 2025-2026, Mike Vilece's own market commentary as of Q1 2025, not an MLS series. Pflugerville is smaller than a ZIP code, so there is no separate Unlock MLS median published for it the way there is for the ZIP-level areas on this site. Treat this as calibration, not a valuation. For current metro conditions see the Austin housing market data.

Common questions about Pflugerville

Is Pflugerville a good place to live?

It offers the most house for the money in the tech corridor. East of I-35 and historically the affordable alternative to Cedar Park and Round Rock, with Lake Pflugerville for recreation and Stone Hill Town Center as the commercial anchor. Pflugerville ISD is improving and investing in new campuses, which is the piece most buyers underrate.

How do you pronounce Pflugerville?

The P is silent. It is said FLOO-gur-vill. This comes up more than you would think, and getting it right is a small signal that you actually know the metro rather than having just read about it. The name is German, from the Pfluger family who settled the area.

What is the honest downside of Pflugerville?

Two things. The name still carries a perception gap with some buyers, and I-35 traffic is a daily reality. Effective tax is ~2.25%, the highest of the northern suburbs in the guide, so run the monthly number rather than the sale price.

Which schools serve Pflugerville?

Pflugerville ISD: Murchison Elementary 7/10, Kelly Lane Middle 7/10, Hendrickson High 7/10. The district is improving and investing in new campuses, which is a fair description rather than a sales line. Confirm zoning by address. A consistent 7/10 across all three campuses, which is a steadier picture than one strong school and two weak ones.

How much does a house in Pflugerville cost?

$425,000 was my Q1 2025 read, on a range of $300K to $650K, 22 days on market. That is the fastest in the northern suburbs, which tells you the value argument is not a secret. Nearly everything is 2000 or newer. HOA runs $45 to $65/mo, and effective tax is ~2.25%.

Is Pflugerville good for Samsung or Tesla commuters?

Yes, both are within commuting distance and they are the two employers pulling buyers here. That plus the price gap to Cedar Park and Round Rock is the whole case. The community is also genuinely one of the most diverse in the metro.

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More in the North Suburbs region

Cedar Park
78613
Leander ISD, tech corridor access, built-out suburban amenities
Georgetown
78626 & 78628
Victorian town square, Sun City, small-town feel near the metro
Leander
78641
Leander ISD at a discount, new construction, MetroRail access
Round Rock
78664 & 78681
Dell HQ, Round Rock ISD, walkable downtown

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78703
Historic character, the most walkable address in Central Austin
Downtown Austin
78701
High-rise condos, walkable nightlife
Hyde Park
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Craftsman bungalows, established
Mueller
78723
New-urbanist master plan, walkable, all post-2007 build
South Austin
78704
Barton Springs, Zilker, tight inventory
Tarrytown
78703
Old Austin heritage, Casis Elementary, lake access
UT Area & Bryker Woods
78703 & 78705
UT-adjacent investment potential
Crestview & Brentwood
78756 & 78757
Old-Austin feel, hidden gems
Northwest Hills
78731
Quiet, large lots, family neighborhoods
Circle C Ranch
78739
Master-planned amenities and the strongest AISD feeder in the guide
Deep South Austin
78745
Value, access, first-time buyers
Onion Creek
78747
Golf course living, Hill Country views, South Austin value
Shady Hollow
78748
Bowie High feeder, community pools, quiet South Austin value
Travis Country
78735
Hill country feel inside AISD, Bowie High feeder
West Congress
78745
78704 proximity at 78745 prices
Cherrywood
78722
Walkable, diverse, priced between East Austin and Hyde Park
East Austin
78702
Creative, eclectic, strong appreciation
Windsor Park
78723
Mid-century ranch on big lots, Mueller-adjacent, prices that have not peaked
Bee Cave
78738
Commercial hub of West Austin, split Eanes and Lake Travis ISD
Dripping Springs
78620
Hill Country town, brewery and wine scene, growing school district
Lakeway
78734
Lake Travis lifestyle, golf, marina access
Steiner Ranch
78732
Large master plan, private lake access, split Leander and Lake Travis ISD
Westlake
78746
Eanes ISD, Hill Country views, luxury
Oak Hill
78749 & 78736
West-side value, Hill Country lots, the Y rebuild finished
Sunset Valley
78745
No city property tax, rare inventory, walkable retail core

Neighborhood characterizations and any price bands above are Mike Vilece's own market commentary for the 2025–2026 edition, not verified market data. They need confirming for any specific property. This site does not host active listings, reach out and Mike will pull current inventory for you.