Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Brentwood, Austin

A

35th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Brentwood is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
4,530
Median rent
$1,690
Median home value
$860,000
Household income
$120,200
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
47%
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What it's like to live in Brentwood

Brentwood is a neighborhood in Austin with about 4,500 residents, homes built around 1970, a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 35th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Brentwood

  • 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 Brentwood

  • Higher poverty. 21% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Brentwood report card

Each grade compares Brentwood 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 $1,690, homes cost 7.2x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $120,200, 2.9% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 46% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    47% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

Brentwood compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%14 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Median household income: $120,20028% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Average commute: 20 min15% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • People below the poverty line: 21%9 points higher than Austin (12%)
  • Home value to income: 7.2x21% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 91%3 points lower than Austin (94%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHighland Park ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1 mi
  • ALamar MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Brentwood

Median rent in Brentwood is $1,690 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $860,000, 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 rentAbout the same as Austin$1,690$1,729$1,403
Median home value55% higher than Austin$860,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income21% higher than Austin7.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Austin47%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Austin47%43%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Austin2.6%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin197019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,535
Mortgage payment
$4,707
Property tax
$827
Median rent, for comparison
$1,690

Based on a $860,000 home in Brentwood, 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 income28% higher than Austin$120,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin2.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Austin21%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Austin73%60%34%
Average commute15% lower than Austin20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Austin46%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Austin8.0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Austin91%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Brentwood

Under 1818%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6448%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black1.7%
Asian6.3%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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-Lancaster PlaceHouston
  2. A-Settlers ParkSugar Land
  3. B+Creekside at RidgeviewPlano

Questions about Brentwood

Is Brentwood a good place to live?

Brentwood is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Brentwood?

Median rent in Brentwood is $1,690 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $860,000, 55% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Brentwood?

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

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Brentwood 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.