Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Adirondack, Austin

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20th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Adirondack is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on health and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,370
Median rent
$1,730
Median home value
$569,000
Household income
$122,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Adirondack

Adirondack is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,400 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 17% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 20th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Adirondack

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $122,400, 31% higher than the Austin median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Adirondack

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Adirondack report card

Each grade compares Adirondack with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,730, homes cost 4.7x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $122,400, 3.3% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 45% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.0% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

Adirondack compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%32 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 17%31 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%17 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Vacant homes: 13%8 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.8%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AHill ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.3 mi
  • BMurchison MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.7 mi
  • BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Adirondack

Median rent in Adirondack is $1,730 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $569,000, about the same as the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,859 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,730$1,729$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Austin$569,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than Austin4.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent31 points lower than Austin17%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points higher than Austin76%43%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Austin13%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,859
Mortgage payment
$3,115
Property tax
$745
Median rent, for comparison
$1,730

Based on a $569,000 home in Adirondack, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income31% higher than Austin$122,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.3%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin3.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Austin77%60%34%
Average commute5% lower than Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points higher than Austin45%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0.8%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Adirondack

Under 1814%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6435%
65 and over28%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black2.6%
Asian7.5%
Other or more than one race4.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
  2. 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
  3. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  4. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  5. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  6. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  7. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ADeerfieldSan Antonio
  2. ANorthwest PlanoPlano
  3. ASoutheast FriscoFrisco

Questions about Adirondack

Is Adirondack a good place to live?

Adirondack is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on health and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Adirondack?

Median rent in Adirondack is $1,730 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $569,000, about the same as the Austin median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Adirondack?

The closest rated public schools are Hill Elementary (elementary, rated A), Murchison Middle (middle, rated B) and Anderson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Adirondack name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.