At a Glance
Median Income
$38,571
$27,035 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $126,879
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.9% smoking rate
How Austwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Austwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Austwell 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
Austwell residents earn a median household income of $38,571 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,035. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Austwell is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,879. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
11.2% of adults in Austwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Austwell has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,571
Per Capita$27,035
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$5,127M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,611
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$126,879
Housing Units115
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation24 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute37 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Austwell was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.