Austin, TX
Austin · Travis County · TX 78702
Updated August 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$687K
Median Price
80/100
Walk Score
8.1/10
Schools
4 min
to Downtown Austin
Score Breakdown
Our Take
You’ll get a short 4‑minute drive to downtown and decent schools, but the cost of living is steep relative to median income. Walkability is only average and you’ll still deal with traffic and limited green space.
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The Good
- ✓4‑minute commute to downtown Austin
- ✓High average school rating (7.3)
- ✓Reasonably priced median rent for the area
- ✓Convenient access to local amenities
Real Talk
- !Median home price 569k is 6.5× median household income
- !Walk score 53 means you’ll still need a car for many errands
- !Limited green space and traffic can make the area feel noisy
- !Potential for higher maintenance costs in older homes
- $Annual property taxes can be high
- $HOA or association fees may apply in some developments
- $Insurance premiums can rise due to high property values
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
Austin, TX
Safety grade
5% higher than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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