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Austin, TX
Austin · Travis County · TX 78704
Updated June 25, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$721K
Median Price
46/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
7 min
to Downtown Austin
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
73/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
46/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Austin 78704 offers a solid tech economy, highly rated schools and a very short drive to downtown, but it’s largely car‑dependent and pricey. It’s a decent fit if you value proximity to work and a decent income, but expect to spend more on housing and transportation.
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The Good
- ✓Strong local economy with many tech jobs
- ✓Highly rated public schools
- ✓Short 7‑minute commute to downtown Austin
- ✓High median household income relative to city average
Real Talk
- !Car‑dependent; walkability limited
- !Higher cost of living due to high home prices
- !Noise and traffic near downtown area
- !Potential for higher insurance and maintenance costs
- $Parking fees and car maintenance
- $Higher property taxes
- $Utility costs for cooling in hot summers
Best For
Tech professionalsCollege graduatesYoung familiesRemote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Austin, TX
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer 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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