Austin, Austin TX — neighborhood review

Austin, TX

Austin · Travis County · TX 78723

Updated August 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$562K

Median Price

66/100

Walk Score

8.1/10

Schools

12 min

to Downtown Austin

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
81/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
CWalkability
66/100
WYLT Score70/100

Our Take

You’ll enjoy a short drive into downtown and solid schools, but this area isn’t walkable and public transit is mediocre. The housing market is pricey and crime is typical for a suburb, so it’s a solid spot if you’re okay with a car.

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The Good

  • 12‑minute commute to downtown Austin
  • average school rating 7.3 out of 10
  • median household income $81k
  • low flood risk (X zone)

Real Talk

  • !Walk score only 13 – almost everything needs a car
  • !crime levels are moderate for a suburb
  • !housing prices high relative to city center
  • !limited transit options
  • $Higher property taxes than many other suburbs
  • $Parking fees at local amenities
  • $Utility costs can be above average in Texas heat

Best For

Young professionalsFamilies with school-aged kidsRemote workers who value proximity to downtownSuburban lifestyle seekers

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
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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