At a Glance
Median Income
$88,317
$38,969 per capita
Home Value
$279,000
Zillow: $321,927
Median Rent
$2,187/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
373/100K
3,716/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Hornsby Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hornsby Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hornsby Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hornsby Bend residents earn a median household income of $88,317 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,969. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% 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 Hornsby Bend is $279,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,927. Median rent is $2,187/month, with 31.0% 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 2008.
Safety & Crime
Hornsby Bend reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,716/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Hornsby Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hornsby Bend has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population12,021
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,317
Per Capita$38,969
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,000
Rent$2,187
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$321,927
Housing Units3,999
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property3,716/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation440 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Hornsby Bend was built in 2008.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.