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Austin, TX
Austin · Travis County · TX 78702
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$570K
Median Price
53/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
4 min
to Downtown Austin
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
D+Walkability
53/100
WYLT Score61/100
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
Best For
young professionalsremote workersstudentstech workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Austin, TX
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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