Best Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
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Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
11%
Austin, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,397
Population
1,033,895
Renter Mix
59% Rent
A thriving modern metropolis with a West Texas touch
College Town
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Fun-Filled
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Modern
Although it is the state capital and located deep in the heart of Texas, Austin generally has more in common with places like Portland, Oregon rather than other large Lone Star State cities like Dallas or Houston. Consistently named one of the best places to live in America, Austin combines passions for food, live music, entrepreneurship, iconoclastic attitudes, and Texas traditions into a wholly unique cocktail that people just can’t get enough of.
The expansion of the tech industry and the wild popularity of music festivals like Austin City Limits and South by Southwest have boosted Austin’s profile as one of America’s most in-demand communities of the 21st century so far, attracting people from all walks of life and every corner of the world.
Regardless of their atypical culture, Texas pride runs deep in Austinites. Many of the city’s hip, young entrepreneurs are more than happy to deal in classic regional staples like Tex-Mex food, cowboy boots, and country music. Austin is also home to one of the top public universities in the state, the University of Texas at Austin, lending the entire city the vibrant energy of a college town.
Austin contains a broad range of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in its many diverse neighborhoods. Wherever your dream rental is located in Austin, you’re sure to be within driving distance of signature attractions such as Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Botanical Garden, the Domain, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, Sixth Street, and the Texas Capitol Building.
Explore the City
Many people enjoy walking the Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike in Barton Hills.
Austin is surrounded by suburbs that offer a slower pace.
Locals can find food, vendors, live music and more at the Annual Bat Fest in Austin, TX.
Residents of Northshore have easy access to kayaking on Lady Bird Lake.
The Drag is home to many students at The University of Texas at Austin.
The Red Bud Isle Park is perfect for locals with dogs.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,906
Average: $110,458
Education
465,023
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
609,388
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Austin has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Austin, TX is $1,210 for a studio, $1,397 for one bedroom, $1,823 for two bedrooms, and $2,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Austin has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,397/month
713 Sq Ft
House
$3,415/month
1,769 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,206/month
935 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,047/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Austin, TX is 4.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Austin is 3.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,208 - $2,447. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 5.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Patsy Sommer Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
982 Students
Elsa England Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
960 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
776 Students
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
702 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
975 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
975 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
896 Students
Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA)
Public
Grades 9-12
1,432 Students
Public
Grades K-12
372 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,820 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,782 Students
Harmony School of Endeavor Austin
Public
Grades PK-12
896 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.