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Where to live near Tesla Giga Texas, Apple on West Parmer Lane, Oracle on Lady Bird Lake, and Samsung in Taylor: verified campus addresses, no-traffic drive times, the ISD that serves each area, housing types, and MUD notes.
Choose the area by campus first. For Tesla Giga Texas at 1 Tesla Road, Del Valle is about 10 to 15 minutes away without traffic, and Manor and East Riverside about 15 to 20. For Apple on West Parmer Lane, Avery Ranch is about 5 to 10 minutes, and the Domain and Round Rock about 10 to 15. Oracle’s Lady Bird Lake campus is under 10 minutes from downtown. For Samsung in Taylor, Taylor and Hutto are under 10 minutes.
Almost every week, someone calls us with the same starting point: “I just accepted an offer at Tesla, Apple, Oracle, or Samsung, and I have no idea where to live.” We are Ross Speed and Lindsay Neuren, the founders of The Speed & Neuren Group at Compass. Lindsay is a third-generation Austinite who focuses on relocation clients.
The four employers sit in four different corners of the metro, so the right area for Tesla is not the right area for Samsung. This guide gives the verified campus location for each employer, then a table of nearby areas with drive time, the school district that serves each area, the housing you will find there, and the property-tax details to check. You decide what matters most; the table gives you the facts to compare.
Key facts at a glance (verified October 2026)
- Tesla: principal executive office and Gigafactory Texas at 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725, in Travis County (Tesla 10-K filed January 29, 2026; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation project record).
- Apple: newer campus at 6900 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78729. Apple announced it in December 2018 as a $1 billion, 133-acre campus for 5,000 employees initially, with capacity for 15,000 (Apple Newsroom, December 13, 2018).
- Oracle: principal executive office listed as 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX 78741 (Oracle 10-Q filed September 11, 2026). In April 2024 Chairman Larry Ellison said a planned Nashville campus would ultimately be Oracle’s world headquarters (CNBC, April 23, 2024).
- Samsung Taylor: at least $17 billion planned for the Taylor fab in Williamson County (Samsung Semiconductor); up to $4.745 billion in CHIPS Act direct funding awarded in December 2024 (Samsung Semiconductor). Production timing has moved several times; see the Samsung section.
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor: operating in northeast Austin since 1996, at 12100 Samsung Boulevard, Austin, TX 78754 (Samsung Semiconductor; U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility record).
- Taxes: Texas levies no personal income tax (Texas Comptroller). California’s 2025 top bracket is 12.3 percent, plus 1 percent on taxable income over $1 million (California Franchise Tax Board, 2025).
Where are Tesla, Apple, Oracle, and Samsung located in the Austin area?
Tesla is southeast of downtown, Apple is north, Oracle is central on Lady Bird Lake, and Samsung has one fab in northeast Austin and a second site in Taylor, northeast of the metro. Anchor on the campus first, then shortlist areas around it.
| Employer | Verified address or location | Jurisdiction | Direction from downtown | Status, October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Giga Texas | 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725, near SH 130 | Travis County | Southeast | Operating; listed as Tesla’s principal executive office in its SEC filings |
| Apple | 6900 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78729, less than a mile from Apple’s earlier Austin facilities | City of Austin | North | Operating; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records show further construction projects at this address |
| Oracle | 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX 78741, south shore of Lady Bird Lake | City of Austin, Travis County | Central, just east | Operating; still the principal executive office in SEC filings, while Nashville is the announced future world headquarters |
| Samsung Taylor | Southwest of downtown Taylor, near US 79 and County Road 401 | Williamson County | Northeast | Fab 1 tools in qualification; Samsung says it is on track to come online by the end of 2026, and a Samsung Foundry executive said 2027 production |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor | 12100 Samsung Boulevard, Austin, TX 78754 | City of Austin, Travis County | Northeast | Operating since 1996 |
Drive times in this guide are no-traffic estimates from the center of each area to the campus, computed with the open-source OSRM router on OpenStreetMap road data in September 2026 and shown as a 5-minute band. Weekday rush-hour drives run longer, so drive the route at your real start time before you commit.
Where should I live if I work at Tesla Giga Texas?
The shortest drives to Giga Texas come from Del Valle, about 10 to 15 minutes without traffic, and Manor and East Riverside, about 15 to 20. Giga Texas is at 1 Tesla Road in southeast Travis County, just off State Highway 130, which is a toll road. Tesla’s 10-K filed January 29, 2026 lists the same address as its principal executive office, so corporate and factory roles may report to the same site.
| Area | No-traffic drive (min) | School district (by address) | Housing type | Property-tax and MUD notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle (unincorporated Travis County) | 10-15 | Del Valle ISD | Newer production-built subdivisions and rural acreage | No city tax outside city limits; many newer subdivisions sit in a MUD or PID, so check the taxing units on the TCAD record |
| Manor | 15-20 | Manor ISD | Newer single-family subdivisions | City of Manor plus Travis County; some subdivisions carry a MUD or PID |
| East Riverside (Austin) | 15-20 | Austin ISD | Apartments, condos and older single-family | City of Austin; no MUD for most addresses |
| Mueller (Austin) | 20-25 | Austin ISD | Planned redevelopment of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport: single-family, townhomes, rowhouses, condos | City of Austin; confirm any association fees |
| Downtown and Travis Heights (Austin) | 20-25 | Austin ISD | Condo towers downtown; older single-family in Travis Heights | City of Austin |
| Buda (Hays County) | 30-35 | Hays CISD | Newer subdivisions along I-35 and older homes near the historic downtown | Hays Central Appraisal District; some subdivisions sit in a MUD or PID |
| Kyle (Hays County) | 35-40 | Hays CISD | Newer single-family subdivisions along I-35 | Hays Central Appraisal District; some subdivisions sit in a MUD or PID |
If you plan to use SH 130 daily, add the toll cost to your commute math. US 183 and I-35 are the untolled alternatives and are more affected by rush hour.
Where should I live if I work at Apple in Austin?
Avery Ranch, the Domain area, Round Rock and Cedar Park are each about 5 to 15 minutes from Apple’s West Parmer Lane campus without traffic. Apple announced the campus in December 2018 as a $1 billion, 133-acre site less than a mile from its existing Austin facilities, built for 5,000 employees initially with capacity for 15,000. Apple operates more than one building along Parmer Lane, so confirm your building before you pick an area.
| Area | No-traffic drive (min) | School district (by address) | Housing type | Property-tax and MUD notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Ranch (Austin, Williamson County side) | 5-10 | Round Rock ISD or Leander ISD, depending on address | Master-planned single-family subdivision | Williamson Central Appraisal District; City of Austin |
| The Domain area (Austin) | 10-15 | Austin ISD | Mid-rise apartments and condos in a mixed-use district | City of Austin |
| Round Rock | 10-15 | Round Rock ISD for most addresses; parts fall in other ISDs | Single-family subdivisions of many ages | Williamson Central Appraisal District; City of Round Rock; some subdivisions sit in a MUD |
| Cedar Park | 10-15 | Leander ISD for most addresses; parts are in Round Rock ISD | Single-family subdivisions, including newer construction | Williamson Central Appraisal District; City of Cedar Park |
| Pflugerville | 15-20 | Pflugerville ISD for most addresses | Single-family subdivisions | Travis Central Appraisal District for most addresses; some subdivisions sit in a MUD |
| Leander | 20-25 | Leander ISD | Newer single-family subdivisions; northern end of the CapMetro Red Line | Williamson Central Appraisal District; newer subdivisions often sit in a MUD or PID |
| Tarrytown (Austin) | 20-25 | Austin ISD | Older single-family on established lots, with some rebuilds | City of Austin |
| West Lake Hills | 25-30 | Eanes ISD | Single-family on larger, often hilly lots | Its own city; Travis Central Appraisal District |
The CapMetro Red Line commuter rail runs between Leander and downtown Austin; check CapMetro’s current schedule and whether any connection from the nearest station reaches your Apple building.
Is Oracle’s headquarters still in Austin?
Oracle’s SEC filings still list 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, as its principal executive office, most recently the 10-Q filed September 11, 2026, and its fiscal 2026 annual report describes an owned headquarters facility of about 0.9 million square feet in Austin. In April 2024, Chairman Larry Ellison said Oracle’s planned Nashville campus would ultimately be its world headquarters, and Oracle has been adding office space in Nashville since. The accurate description today is an Austin campus that remains Oracle’s listed principal office, with Nashville named as the future world headquarters. Ask your recruiter which site your role reports to.
Where should I live if I work at Oracle’s Austin campus?
East Riverside, Travis Heights and downtown are all within about 10 minutes of Oracle’s campus without traffic, and most of central Austin is within about 20. The campus sits on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake east of downtown, which puts it closer to more established neighborhoods than any of the other three employers.
| Area | No-traffic drive (min) | School district (by address) | Housing type | Property-tax and MUD notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverside (Austin) | Under 5 | Austin ISD | Apartments, condos and older single-family | City of Austin |
| Travis Heights and South Congress (Austin) | Under 5 | Austin ISD | Older single-family, duplexes and some condos | City of Austin |
| Downtown (Austin) | 5-10 | Austin ISD | Condo towers and lofts | City of Austin; condo association dues vary by building |
| Mueller (Austin) | 10-15 | Austin ISD | Single-family, townhomes, rowhouses and condos | City of Austin |
| Tarrytown (Austin) | 15-20 | Austin ISD | Older single-family on established lots | City of Austin |
| West Lake Hills | 15-20 | Eanes ISD | Single-family on larger, often hilly lots | Its own city; Travis Central Appraisal District |
| Del Valle (unincorporated Travis County) | 15-20 | Del Valle ISD | Newer production-built subdivisions | Check for a MUD or PID on the TCAD record |
The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail runs along both shores of Lady Bird Lake, including the south shore by the campus, which gives Travis Heights, East Riverside and downtown a trail route to work. Measure the exact route from the address you are considering.
Where should I live for the Samsung Taylor fab?
Taylor and Hutto are each about 5 to 10 minutes from the Samsung Taylor site without traffic; Round Rock, Pflugerville and Georgetown are about 20 to 25 minutes. The site is southwest of downtown Taylor in Williamson County, near US 79 and County Road 401. Samsung has planned at least $17 billion for the fab and was awarded up to $4.745 billion in CHIPS Act direct funding in December 2024.
| Area | No-traffic drive (min) | School district (by address) | Housing type | Property-tax and MUD notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 5-10 | Taylor ISD | Older homes near the historic downtown plus new subdivisions | Williamson Central Appraisal District; City of Taylor |
| Hutto | 5-10 | Hutto ISD | Newer single-family subdivisions | Williamson Central Appraisal District; some subdivisions sit in a MUD or PID |
| Round Rock | 20-25 | Round Rock ISD for most addresses | Single-family subdivisions of many ages | Williamson Central Appraisal District |
| Pflugerville | 20-25 | Pflugerville ISD for most addresses | Single-family subdivisions | Mostly Travis Central Appraisal District |
| Georgetown | 20-25 | Georgetown ISD for most addresses | Historic downtown square plus newer subdivisions | Williamson Central Appraisal District; some subdivisions sit in a MUD |
| Manor | 25-30 | Manor ISD | Newer single-family subdivisions | Travis Central Appraisal District |
| The Domain area (Austin) | 30-35 | Austin ISD | Mid-rise apartments and condos | City of Austin |
When will Samsung’s Taylor fab start production?
The date has moved several times. Samsung’s November 2021 announcement targeted operations in the second half of 2024. In June 2026, TrendForce reported that a Samsung Foundry executive said Taylor would begin production in 2027. On July 30, 2026, Samsung said Taylor Fab 1 construction was progressing as planned with operations expected in 2026, and that construction of a second Taylor fab would start at the end of 2026. In October 2026, Samsung told the Austin American-Statesman that Fab 1 had entered a tool qualification phase and was still on track to come online by the end of 2026, and that construction of the second Taylor fab would begin in November 2026. In July 2025, Samsung disclosed a $16.5 billion chip supply contract that Tesla confirmed, and Elon Musk said the Taylor fab would make Tesla’s AI6 chip. Treat any start date as a company target, and confirm your own start date and site with your hiring manager.
What if I work at Samsung Austin Semiconductor instead?
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a separate, operating fab at 12100 Samsung Boulevard in northeast Austin, open since 1996, so the areas that work for it are different from Taylor.
| Area | No-traffic drive (min) | School district (by address) | Housing type | Property-tax and MUD notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville | 10-15 | Pflugerville ISD for most addresses | Single-family subdivisions | Mostly Travis Central Appraisal District |
| Manor | 10-15 | Manor ISD | Newer single-family subdivisions | Travis Central Appraisal District |
| The Domain area (Austin) | 15-20 | Austin ISD | Mid-rise apartments and condos | City of Austin |
| Mueller (Austin) | 15-20 | Austin ISD | Single-family, townhomes, rowhouses and condos | City of Austin |
How do I compare commute, taxes, and housing across these areas?
Compare three things for each address: the drive at your real start time, every taxing unit on the property, and the type of home you want. The tables above give a no-traffic starting point; your own test drive and the appraisal district record settle the rest.
Three checks before you make an offer
- Commute: drive the route at your actual start time on a weekday. Toll roads such as SH 130 and SH 45 change both time and cost.
- Taxing units: open the property on the county appraisal district site (Travis, Williamson or Hays) and list every taxing unit, including any MUD or PID. See our guide to MUDs and PIDs in Austin.
- School district: look up the exact address in the district’s attendance boundary tool, because ISD lines do not follow city limits or ZIP codes.
A caveat we always share
Employers expand, move teams between buildings, and change which site a role reports to. Before you buy, confirm exactly which building or campus you will report to and drive that commute yourself. We help relocation clients pressure-test the route, the taxing units, and the budget together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I live if I work at Tesla Giga Texas?
Giga Texas is at 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725, in southeast Travis County near State Highway 130, and it is also Tesla’s principal executive office according to its SEC filings. The shortest no-traffic drives in our September 2026 estimates come from Del Valle (about 10 to 15 minutes), Manor (about 15 to 20), and East Riverside (about 15 to 20). Mueller, downtown and Travis Heights are about 20 to 25 minutes, Buda about 30 to 35, and Kyle about 35 to 40. SH 130 is a toll road, so price the tolls into the commute.
Where should I live if I work at Apple in Austin?
Apple’s newer Austin campus is at 6900 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78729, less than a mile from its earlier Austin facilities according to Apple’s December 2018 announcement. In our no-traffic estimates, Avery Ranch is about 5 to 10 minutes away, the Domain and Round Rock about 10 to 15, Cedar Park about 10 to 15, Pflugerville about 15 to 20, Leander and Tarrytown about 20 to 25, and West Lake Hills about 25 to 30. Confirm which building your team uses, because Apple operates more than one site along Parmer Lane.
Is Oracle’s headquarters still in Austin?
Oracle’s SEC filings still list 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX 78741 as its principal executive office, most recently in the 10-Q filed September 11, 2026, and its fiscal 2026 annual report describes an owned headquarters facility of about 0.9 million square feet in Austin. In April 2024, Chairman Larry Ellison said a planned Nashville campus would ultimately be Oracle’s world headquarters, and Oracle has been adding office space in Nashville since. Ask your recruiter which site your role reports to.
Where should I live if I work at Oracle’s Austin campus?
Oracle’s Austin campus sits on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake east of downtown, on Oracle Way off East Riverside Drive. In our no-traffic estimates, East Riverside and Travis Heights are under 5 minutes away, downtown about 5 to 10, Mueller about 10 to 15, Tarrytown and West Lake Hills about 15 to 20, and Del Valle about 15 to 20. Most of these areas are inside Austin city limits and served by Austin ISD, while West Lake Hills is its own city served by Eanes ISD.
Where should I live for the Samsung Taylor fab?
Samsung’s Taylor fab is southwest of downtown Taylor in Williamson County, near US 79 and County Road 401. In our no-traffic estimates, Taylor and Hutto are about 5 to 10 minutes away, Round Rock and Pflugerville about 20 to 25, Georgetown about 20 to 25, Manor about 25 to 30, the Domain about 30 to 35, and downtown Austin about 40 to 45. Samsung’s older fab, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, is a separate site at 12100 Samsung Boulevard in northeast Austin, so confirm which site you report to.
When will Samsung’s Taylor fab start production?
The date has moved several times. Samsung’s November 2021 announcement targeted operations in the second half of 2024. In June 2026, TrendForce reported that a Samsung Foundry executive said Taylor would begin production in 2027, and on July 30, 2026, Samsung said Taylor Fab 1 construction was progressing as planned with operations expected to begin in 2026 and that construction of a second Taylor fab would start at the end of 2026. In October 2026, Samsung said Fab 1 had entered a tool qualification phase and was still on track to come online by the end of 2026, with construction of the second fab beginning in November 2026. Treat any start date as a company target, not a fixed date.
How do I check which school district serves a home near these campuses?
Use the exact street address, not the city name or ZIP code. Independent school district lines in the Austin area do not follow city limits, so a Round Rock, Cedar Park or Pflugerville mailing address can sit in more than one ISD. Look the address up in the district’s own attendance boundary tool, and confirm the school district listed as a taxing unit on the county appraisal district record.
What is a MUD and how does it affect property taxes near these campuses?
A municipal utility district, or MUD, is a special district that finances water, sewer and drainage for a subdivision, often outside city limits, and repays that debt through its own property tax rate on top of the county, school district and any city rate. Many newer subdivisions in the growth corridors around Tesla, Apple and Samsung sit in a MUD or a public improvement district. The appraisal district record for a property lists every taxing unit, so check it before you compare two homes on price alone.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not levy a personal income tax, according to the Texas Comptroller. For comparison, California’s 2025 rate schedules top out at 12.3 percent, and California adds a 1 percent tax on taxable income over $1 million, for a combined 13.3 percent at that level, according to the California Franchise Tax Board. Texas relies more heavily on property taxes, which is why the MUD and taxing-unit check above matters.
Who can help me match a neighborhood to my commute?
The Speed & Neuren Group at Compass, led by Ross Speed (TREC #625854) and Lindsay Neuren (TREC #695144), ranked #1 in Austin by sales volume and by transactions in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, based on 2025 sales. Lindsay Neuren is a third-generation Austinite who focuses on relocation clients, and Ross Speed trained as an appraiser early in his career. We map your commute, taxing units, and budget together so your new home fits your real day.
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