About Austin County

Austin is a county in the Houston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 30,406 and a population density of 46, which is 51% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 7 years above the Houston Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Austin County has a median home value of $365,931, which is 16% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,497 is 11% below the metro average rent and 28% below the national average rent The average household income in Austin County is $73,556 , which is 7% below the Metro average household income and 5% below the national average of household income.

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$365,931Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,497Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area
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Austin County's population is made up of 60% married, 24% single, 9% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 80% of the population in Austin County.

30,406Population
7,510,252 Houston Metro Area
46Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
34 Houston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Austin County is $36,399. The Median Household Income is $73,556

$36,399Income Per Capita
$40,909 Houston Metro Area
$73,556Median Household Income
$79,463 Houston Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
14% Houston Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
5% Houston Metro Area
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Amenities in Austin County
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$365,931Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,497Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Houston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
20%
Home Owners
80%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Wallis crime index is 63 which is lower than the national average.

63
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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