At a Glance
Median Income
$30,473
$23,351 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $167,097
Median Rent
$698/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
551/100K
3,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Austin residents earn a median household income of $30,473 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,351. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Austin is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,097. Median rent is $698/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Austin reports 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,839/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Austin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,588
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$30,473
Per Capita$23,351
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$698
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$167,097
Housing Units1,975
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent551/100K
Property3,839/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,831/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation558 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Austin was founded in 1853.
The median home in Austin was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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