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Thinking About The Austin, TX Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Austin. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

82/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

1,527,323

Median Home

$510K

Median Income

$93K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,527,323, Austin is a major TX city. Median household income is $93K with homes valued around $510K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Austin, TX. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$510K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

47%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 82 ZIP codes in Austin, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

78745

Area Stats

Pop: 61,322

Home Value: $398K

78753

Area Stats

Pop: 59,951

Home Value: $302K

78748

Area Stats

Pop: 53,550

Home Value: $385K

78758

Area Stats

Pop: 51,185

Home Value: $362K

78704

Area Stats

Austin Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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San Antonio Area

Home: $257K71 mi away

Katy Area

Home: $420K122 mi away

Houston Area

Home: $280K137 mi away

Fort Worth Area

Home: $233K177 mi away

Dallas Area

Home: $373K189 mi away

Livability Grades

How Austin stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 82 most populated zip codes for Austin and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.