Median Income
$86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
37% lower than US avg
How Austin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,748
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$59,350
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.8%
Commute29 min
Housing
A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units870
Rent Burden10.9%
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+17.6%
Graduate+12.7%
Is Austin a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Austin receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Austin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Austin is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Austin is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.6% have completed high school.
Austin has a population of 1,748 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 13.8% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Spanish | 82.0% |
| 512% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.3% |
The median household income in Austin is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $86,000 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $59,350 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |
The median home value in Austin is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.3% |
| Housing Units | 870 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Austin vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Austin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |