Brushy Slope is a neighborhood roughly 30 minutes north of Austin, Texas, within the suburb of Round Rock. On the north, this community extends to Shady Loop and Brushy Creek Drive, and on the south it extends to East Austin Avenue. It is bounded on the west by Circle Avenue and North Georgetown Street and on the east by Pecan Lane. Interstate 35 runs roughly north/south past the community about a half-mile to the west. The neighborhood spans more than .055 square miles and has over 225 residents. The zip code for this Williamson County community is 78664.
A large portion of the homes in Brushy Slope date back to the 1930s and before, giving the neighborhood a historic feel. Construction has continued throughout the decades, with the 1950s, 70s, and 80s seeing significant building booms. As of 1990, new construction has slowed nearly to a halt. The average household income in Brushy Slope ($40,972) was significantly lower than the city average of $66,218 in 2008.
This conveniently located neighborhood is close to many area amenities. The most significant area attraction is Old Settlers Park, which is situated just a few miles east along Palm Valley Boulevard, only a few minutes from Brushy Slope by car. This 570-acre park features many attractions and amenities, including a water park, a 20-field baseball complex, a variety of playing fields, and miles of walking and biking trails. There are even some unique amenities like shuffleboard courts and a cricket field. Baseball fans head to the park to visit the Dell Diamond, the home of the minor league baseball team – the Round Rock Express.
Also within close proximity to Brushy Slope are the CD Fulkes Middle School on West Anderson Avenue and the Round Rock Public Library on East Main Street.