Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Anderson Mill, Austin

A-

44th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Anderson Mill is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 15,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
15,230
Median rent
$1,860
Median home value
$452,000
Household income
$115,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Anderson Mill

Anderson Mill is a neighborhood in Austin with about 15,200 residents, homes built around 1995, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Anderson Mill is A-. That puts it 44th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Anderson Mill

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Anderson Mill

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

Anderson Mill report card

Each grade compares Anderson Mill 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 $1,860, homes cost 3.9x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $115,700, 2.2% unemployed.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 28% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Anderson Mill compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 3.9x34% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%11 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Median household income: $115,70024% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.4%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 56%4 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 26 min8% higher than Austin (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • APurple Sage ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD1.2 mi
  • ANoel Grisham MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1 mi
  • AWestwood High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Anderson Mill

Median rent in Anderson Mill is $1,860 a month, 8% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $452,000, 19% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,059 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent8% higher than Austin$1,860$1,729$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Austin$452,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Austin3.9x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Austin37%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Austin50%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Austin3.8%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199519941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,059
Mortgage payment
$2,474
Property tax
$585
Median rent, for comparison
$1,860

Based on a $452,000 home in Anderson Mill, 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 income24% higher than Austin$115,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin2.2%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Austin8.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Austin56%60%34%
Average commute8% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Austin28%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0.4%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin96%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Anderson Mill

Under 1822%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6445%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black2.9%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race6.5%

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. A-Northwest EulessEuless
  2. AGarden Oaks CourtHouston
  3. ATimbergrove ManorHouston

Questions about Anderson Mill

Is Anderson Mill a good place to live?

Anderson Mill is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 15,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Anderson Mill?

Renters in Anderson Mill pay a median of $1,860 a month, 8% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $452,000, 19% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Anderson Mill?

The closest rated public schools are Purple Sage Elementary (elementary, rated A), Noel Grisham Middle (middle, rated A) and Westwood High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Anderson Mill 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.