Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Bluffington, Austin

A-

46th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Bluffington is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 46th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (6 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
1,100
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
No data
Household income
$38,000
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
0%
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What it's like to live in Bluffington

Bluffington is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1969, mostly rented (100% of homes) and 12% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 46th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Bluffington

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 33% lower 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Bluffington

  • Higher poverty. 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 24 for Austin as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Bluffington report card

Each grade compares Bluffington 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-

    Median rent $1,160.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $38,000, 1.5% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 28 min, 15% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    92% have a bachelor’s degree.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.4% of adults uninsured.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    0% of homes owner-occupied.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    64% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

Bluffington compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 92%33 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 34%29 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Median rent: $1,16033% lower than Austin ($1,729)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 0%43 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 64%30 points lower than Austin (94%)
  • Median household income: $38,00059% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMathews ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • BO Henry MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Bluffington

Median rent in Bluffington is $1,160 a month, 33% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent33% lower than Austin$1,160$1,729$1,403
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Austin45%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them43 points lower than Austin0%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Austin12%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin196919941992

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income59% lower than Austin$38,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin1.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Austin19%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher33 points higher than Austin92%60%34%
Average commute20% higher than Austin28 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points lower than Austin15%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit29 points higher than Austin34%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet30 points lower than Austin64%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Bluffington

Under 187.2%
18 to 3485%
35 to 648.1%
65 and over0%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black5.4%
Asian48%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. B+Texas Medical CenterHouston
  2. BSouthwood OaksHouston
  3. ALong PlazaHouston

Questions about Bluffington

Is Bluffington a good place to live?

Bluffington is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 46th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Bluffington?

Median rent in Bluffington is $1,160 a month, 33% lower than the Austin median.

What schools serve Bluffington?

The closest rated public schools are Mathews Elementary (elementary, rated A), O Henry Middle (middle, rated B) and Austin High School (high, rated B). 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 Bluffington 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.