Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Avery Ranch, Austin

A-

48th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Avery Ranch is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 13,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
13,140
Median rent
$2,510
Median home value
$738,000
Household income
$194,000
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Avery Ranch

Avery Ranch is a neighborhood in Austin with about 13,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 61% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 48th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Avery Ranch

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $194,000, 107% 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 Avery Ranch

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,510, 45% higher than the Austin median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 24 for Austin as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Avery Ranch report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,510, homes cost 3.8x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $194,000, 1.6% unemployed.

    91 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.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 32 min, 43% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Avery Ranch compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $194,000107% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%36 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%17 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $2,51045% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Average commute: 32 min34% higher than Austin (24 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 54%6 points higher than Austin (48%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARutledge ElementaryElementary, Leander ISD0.7 mi
  • ANoel Grisham MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD2.2 mi
  • AVista Ridge High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Avery Ranch

Median rent in Avery Ranch is $2,510 a month, 45% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $100,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $738,000, 33% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,871 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent45% higher than Austin$2,510$1,729$1,403
Median home value33% higher than Austin$738,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income36% lower than Austin3.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Austin54%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Austin79%43%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Austin0.5%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin201019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,871
Mortgage payment
$4,040
Property tax
$831
Median rent, for comparison
$2,510

Based on a $738,000 home in Avery Ranch, 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 income107% higher than Austin$194,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin1.6%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin4.0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Austin77%60%34%
Average commute34% higher than Austin32 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Austin43%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Austin1.8%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Avery Ranch

Under 1832%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6448%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black1.0%
Asian43%
Other or more than one race7.0%

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. AInnerwoodsThe Woodlands
  2. AThe Oaks of SonterraSan Antonio
  3. AWest McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about Avery Ranch

Is Avery Ranch a good place to live?

Avery Ranch is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 13,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Avery Ranch?

Median rent in Avery Ranch is $2,510 a month, 45% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $738,000, 33% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Avery Ranch?

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

This area is built from 6 Census block groups closest to the Avery Ranch 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.