Neuralink - Vivarium Research Facility in Del Valle, TX

Neuralink Corporation is constructing a new Vivarium Research Facility at 2200 Caldwell Lane in Del Valle, Travis County. The project involves a 7,900 square foot, single-story laboratory building designed for private research use. Neuralink serves as both the owner and the design firm for this specialized infrastructure. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing is Blair Baker. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in October 2026, and construction is targeted for May 2027.

Project Scope and Cost

The filing details a new construction project with an estimated cost of $2,700,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $342. The scope includes associated support spaces, procedure rooms, storage areas, sanitation facilities, enrichment spaces, controlled enclosures, and building service areas. These specifications indicate a facility built for rigorous scientific operations rather than standard commercial or industrial use.

When compared to other new construction filings in Travis County, this project stands out for its intensity. The median estimated cost for new construction in the county is $1,000,000, with a middle half range of $300,000 to $5,000,000. The median size is 11,995 square feet, and the median cost per square foot is $125. Neuralink’s project is above the county median for cost and cost per square foot. The scheduled build window of 182 days is shorter than the county median of 304 days.

Local Context and Ownership

Neuralink Corporation has three TDLR-registered projects in Del Valle, totaling $8,309,000. The other two projects are listed as Atx1, with costs of $109,000 and $8,200,000. One of these additional filings shows a status of review complete, while another remains registered. This cluster suggests a significant, multi-phase development effort by the company in this specific area of Travis County.

The facility is located in ZIP code 78617, which has a population of about 28,932 and a median household income of $78,019. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $247,800. There are 9,201 housing units in the ZIP code. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Travis County unemployment was 3.9 percent in August 2026.