At a Glance
Median Income
$91,461
$59,427 per capita
Home Value
$512,700
Zillow: $497,418
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
476/100K
3,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.5% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $91,461 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,427. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Austin is $512,700 , 82% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,418. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Austin reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,291/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
58.2% of adults in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Austin has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population967,862
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density2,965/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,461
Per Capita$59,427
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
B+
Home Value$512,700
Rent$1,655
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$497,418
Housing Units449,452
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent476/100K
Property3,291/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault309/100K
Burglary452/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation623 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations705
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Austin was founded in 1835.
The median home in Austin was built in 1991.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.