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Austin, TX
Austin · Travis County · TX 78723
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$456K
Median Price
13/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
12 min
to Downtown Austin
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
13/100
WYLT Score59/100
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
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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