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About Austin

Austin is a neighborhood in the Austin Metro Area and in the Travis County. It has a population of 965,872 and a population density of 2,917, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 34, which is 1 year below the Austin Metro median age and 4 years below the national average.


Austin has a median home value of $605,000, which is 1% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,450 is 24% above the metro average rent and 57% above the national average rent. The average household income in Austin is $75,752 , which is 6% below the Metro average household income and 14% above the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Austin is 5. Austin also has a crime index 144 that is above the Metro average and above the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Austin.


The average commute time to Northwood University Texas is less than 5 mins, making it one of the best places to live near University in Austin It is located 16 mins to the nearest airport (Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, Texas 78719, United States), making it one of the best places to live near the airport in Austin

$522,000Median Home Value
$484,375 Austin Metro Area
$2,450Median Rent
$1,844 Austin Metro Area
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144
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
12 mins To Austin Metro Area
24 mins Average Travel Time To Work

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Austin's population is made up of 43% married, 43% single, 11% divorced and 3% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 44% of the population in Austin.

944,658Population
2,234,300 Austin Metro Area
2,946Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
34 Median Age
35 Austin Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Austin is $48,550. The Median Household Income is $78,965 and the Austin Unemployment Rate is 4%.

$48,550Income Per Capita
$44,830 Austin Metro Area
$78,965Median Household Income
$85,398 Austin Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
10% Austin Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Austin Metro Area
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$522,000Median Home Value
$484,375 Austin Metro Area
$2,450Median Rent
$1,844 Austin Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Austin Metro Area

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56%
Home Owners
44%
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Top Schools in Austin

Round Rock Independent School District
10
/10
8801 Dink Pearson Lane, Austin, TX, 78717
1225
Enrollment
PK-5
Grade
Round Rock Independent School District
10
/10
10111 D-K Ranch Road, Austin, TX, 78759
730
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K-5
Grade
Leander Independent School District
10
/10
12600 Country Trails Lane, Austin, TX, 78732
667
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PK-5
Grade
Eanes Independent School District
10
/10
1203 LOOP 360 S, AUSTIN, TX, 78746
569
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K-5
Grade
Eanes Independent School District
10
/10
1370 Patterson Road, Austin, TX, 78733
488
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
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Austin Metro Area
24 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
16 mins
Tarrant County College Northeast Cmps
1 hr 36 mins
Northwood University Texas
less than 5 mins
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Austin crime index is 144 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Austin.

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Crime Index
100
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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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