Outdoor fun and adventure are steps from residents’ doors when they make their home in Santa Rita Ranch. Now everyday conveniences are, too, with new stores coming to Liberty Hill TX just minutes away.
New Stores Coming to Liberty Hill TX Are Expanding Nearby Shopping
Costco opened this March at U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 29, bringing its popular Kirkland brand to Liberty Hill. A favorite among savvy shoppers, Costco is a go-to destination for low prices on food, electronics, clothing, household items, and more
But that’s not the only ultra-convenient shopping opening near Santa Rita Ranch — a nearly 150,000 square foot Target is slated to open near Costco this summer. Expected to be one of the world’s largest Targets, this store is highly anticipated among Red Circle fans.
The Ace Square project will bring more restaurants and retail to the area, including a Walmart, Longhorn Steakhouse, Ross, Olive Garden, and PetSmart.
Williamson County Commercial Growth Continues to Drive Development
This Williamson County commercial growth — including the new stores coming to Liberty Hill — is in direct response to the county’s impressive evolution over the last several years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Williamson County’s 2010 population stood at 422,679. Ten years later, that number climbed to 609,017 — a 44 percent increase. The bureau’s population estimate for 2025 is 19 percent higher, at 752,827 people.
As Austin’s top-selling master-planned community for the past six years, Santa Rita Ranch has contributed to the Williamson County commercial growth, with businesses often following rooftops. Builders have sold thousands of new homes during the past 10 years, with nearly 500 sold in 2025 — enough to earn Santa Rita Ranch a spot among the nation’s 50 top-selling master-planned communities at No. 24.
Why Santa Rita Ranch Offers the Best of Convenience and Lifestyle
With more than $80 million worth of amenities already open in Santa Rita Ranch, our community has long been a magnet for families wanting more than just a house. Santa Rita Ranch delivers a fulfilling lifestyle that brings residents outdoors and together. Having coveted retailers such as Costco and Target minutes away only adds to our community’s incredible appeal.
If Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken is part of your weekly menu or you count down to Target Circle Week, a nearby community like Santa Rita Ranch might be the perfect fit — especially if summers spent poolside, playdates at the playground, and beautiful homes are also on your list of must-haves. Learn more about the enviable Santa Rita Ranch lifestyle that prioritizes fun so much that it’s part of our Ranch Code. And then explore our builders’ many floor plans and available homes.
We can’t wait to welcome you home to Santa Rita Ranch!
