At a Glance
Median Income
$93,315
$36,710 per capita
Home Value
$209,800
Zillow: $243,102
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Austin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.6% (56% 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 $243,102. 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 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 529/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,805
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,315
Per Capita$36,710
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,800
Rent$1,284
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$243,102
Housing Units1,482
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property529/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation253 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Austin was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.