Anderson, TX

Anderson is a city located in Williamson County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,811. It is part of the Austin– Round Rock metropolitan area.

The city was founded in 1881 and named for General James E. Anderson, who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as Governor of Texas. The city's early economy was based on cotton production; however, this has since declined and Anderson now relies more on service industries such as health care and information technology.

Today Anderson is home to a variety of businesses and residential neighborhoods. The downtown area features several restaurants and shops as well as a public square with a fountain and benches. Nearby are several large apartment complexes that have been popular with young professionals seeking proximity to downtown amenities but without the high cost of living found in some other parts of Austin.

The City of Anderson offers many incentives for home buyers including: no property taxes for 5 years (first time homebuyers only), no homeowner's association fees for 3 years (first time homebuyers only), $500 grant towards closing costs, 20% off water/sewer bill for 1 year (first time homebuyers only). There are also numerous parks throughout the city which offer residents opportunities to hike or bike trails or simply relax in a peaceful setting while taking in views of Lake Travis or Lady Bird Lake