Austin, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
Austin, AR
At a Glance
How Austin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Austin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Austin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Austin residents earn a median household income of $93,315 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,710. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Austin is $209,800 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,714. Median rent is $1,284/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Austin reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 500/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Austin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.