Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Appaloosa Run, Austin

A+

3rd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Appaloosa Run is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe2.3 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library4.0 mi

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

Population
1,580
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$859,000
Household income
$250,000+
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Appaloosa Run

Appaloosa Run is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 69% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Appaloosa Run

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $250,000+, 167% higher than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Appaloosa Run

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 24 for Austin as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Appaloosa Run report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Homes cost 3.4x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $250,000+, 2.5% unemployed.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 32 min, 30% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    93% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A+

    5.6% of adults uninsured.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Appaloosa Run compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $250,000+167% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%57 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 93%33 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Average commute: 32 min34% higher than Austin (24 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.3%4 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AClayton ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • AGorzycki MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD2.1 mi
  • ABowie High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD3.4 mi

Cost of living in Appaloosa Run

The median home is worth $859,000, 55% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,535 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median home value55% higher than Austin$859,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income42% lower than Austin3.4x5.9x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them57 points higher than Austin100%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin5.1%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200319941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,535
Mortgage payment
$4,702
Property tax
$833

Based on a $859,000 home in Appaloosa Run, 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 income167% higher than Austin$250,000+$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin2.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Austin0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher33 points higher than Austin93%60%34%
Average commute34% higher than Austin32 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin30%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin1.3%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Austin100%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Appaloosa Run

Under 1835%
18 to 346.1%
35 to 6456%
65 and over2.5%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black3.1%
Asian34%
Other or more than one race0.5%

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. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  4. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  5. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  6. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  7. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
  8. 9A+Balcones ParkMedian rent $2,860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Cypress MeadowsAllen
  2. A+Central Round RockRound Rock
  3. A+The Overlook Highland ShoresHighland Village

Questions about Appaloosa Run

Is Appaloosa Run a good place to live?

Appaloosa Run is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd 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 Appaloosa Run?

The median home is worth $859,000, 55% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Appaloosa Run?

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

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Appaloosa Run 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.