At a Glance
Median Income
$66,488
$31,165 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
Zillow: $184,368
Median Rent
$860/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
1,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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
3.2 / 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 $66,488 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,165. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Austin is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,368. Median rent is $860/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Austin reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,931/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Austin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population26,167
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,943/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,488
Per Capita$31,165
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$860
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$184,368
Housing Units10,947
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property1,931/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault167/100K
Burglary317/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,213 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Austin was founded in 1853.
The median home in Austin was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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