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Dallas, TX vs East Austin, TX

Dallas, TX vs East Austin, TX: What the data shows

Dallas, TX is in Dallas, TX while East Austin, TX is in East Austin, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, East Austin, TX is the more affordable option at $686,800 median — $90,300 less than Dallas, TX's $777,100. WYLT rates Dallas, TX as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and East Austin, TX as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Dallas, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. East Austin, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Dallas, TX has Low flood risk and East Austin, TX has Low flood risk.

East Austin, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Dallas, TX scores 61/100 (somewhat walkable) versus East Austin, TX's 80/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, East Austin, TX has the higher school rating Dallas, TX rates 7.6/10 and East Austin, TX rates 8.1/10.

CategoryDallas, TXEast Austin, TX
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$777K$687K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$132K

Higher income

$102K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score61/10080/100

More walkable

Transit Score63/10079/100

Better transit

Bike Score63/10095/100

More bikeable

Commute12 min4 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools7.6/108.1/10

Better schools

Best for
Families with school-aged childrenCommuters to downtown DallasHomebuyers looking for strong resale value
young professionalscreative freelancersfamilies with kids

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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