
Just fifteen miles away from the hustle and bustle of Austin, Texas, lays the gem of a town called Pflugerville a community of more than 26,111 people, according to the US Census Bureau. Since Pflugerville is so close to Austin, it enjoys the beauty of small town life mixed with the contemporary convenience of metropolitan vitality. Some of the many things to enjoy within close proximity to Pflugerville are shopping at The Arboretum, golf at Barton Springs Country Club, theater, concerts, museums and many other cultural enriching activities. If you are in the mood for food then step right up, whether you are craving down home barbeque, or just some spicy Tex-Mex then you won't be disappointed here
There is no shortage of employment opportunities for the citizens
of Pflugerville. With such industry leaders as Dell Computer, Samsung, IBM, Motorola, Applied Materials, Austin Semiconductor, and Advanced Micro Devices, its no wonder that the main industry is geared towards technology. The median household income, in Pflugerville is at an astounding $71,985, as substantiated by the US Census Bureau. That is just one more reason why the quality of life in Pflugerville, can't be beat.
Pflugerville and the surrounding area provide many recreational activities that are sure to delight anyone. The city has beautiful parks, breathtaking hike and bike trails, pools, a recreational center and a well-equipped library. The town enjoys hosting many annual events, each of which mold community spirit. Additionally, there are also many rivers and lakes nearby to host a variety of camping, boating and many other outdoor activities.
The exciting housing market in Pflugerville is very diverse to meet the needs of anyone who is looking to relocate, whether your move is from across town or across the country. The median home value is estimate to be approximately $163,220. There are many types of homes in Pflugerville from apartments, duplexes and town homes, to the vast number of single family starter homes. and ending up with luxurious executive style houses.
The education system in Pflugerville is truly second to none! The main objective of the Pflugerville School District is to provide a quality education with a commitment to excellence by facilitating learning in a safe and nurturing environment. If post secondary education is on your agenda then you will have to look no further than 15 miles away in Austin, where you have a host of higher learning institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, and St. Edwards University just to name a few.
There are many things to see and do in Pflugerville, Texas and the surrounding areas. Whether you are starting out on your journey through life, or finishing it up, Pflugerville is an ideal setting to live, work, retire or raise a family.
| |
Pflugerville |
Travis County |
Austin MSA |
| Population 2003 |
24,661 |
857,204 |
1,377,633 |
| Population growth 1993-2003 |
237.8% |
32.0% |
45.0% |
| Land area (sq. mi.) 2000 |
11.34 |
989 |
4,224 |
| Households 2003 |
- |
373,424 |
558,337 |
| Homeownership rate 2000 |
89.6% |
51.4% |
58.2% |
| Median age 2000 |
31.6 |
30.4 |
30.9 |
| High school grads 2000 |
94.7% |
84.7% |
84.8% |
| College grads 2000 |
38.3% |
40.6% |
36.7% |
| Labor force 2004 |
3,981 |
502,342 |
772,954 |
| Unemployment rate 2004 |
2.5% |
4.7% |
4.5% |
| Public school enrollment 2003 |
- |
119,686 |
227,998 |
| High school graduates 2002 |
- |
5,941 |
12,007 |
| Median household income 2003 |
- |
$43,063 |
$45,171 |
| Percapita income 2003 |
- |
$23,102 |
$21,873 |
| Retail sales 2004 (000s) |
- |
$28,789,822 |
$35,149,637 |
Business 2004 Q2 |
Firms |
- |
21,625 |
28,857 |
| Employment |
- |
515,347 |
657,760 |
| Avg. weekly wage |
- |
$801 |
$763 |
Mfg. business 2004 Q2 |
Firms |
- |
807 |
1,255 |
| Employment |
- |
45,971 |
57,110 |
| Avg. weekly wage |
- |
$1,402 |
$1,277 | |
| Sources: Claritas/TradeDimensions for income and retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and wages; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; and U.S. Bureau of the Census for all other data. |