Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Broadacres, Austin

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31st of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Broadacres is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
2,970
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$679,000
Household income
$85,700
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
22%
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What it's like to live in Broadacres

Broadacres is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly rented (78% of homes) and 0% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 31st of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Broadacres

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,490, 14% 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Broadacres

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

Broadacres report card

Each grade compares Broadacres 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 $1,490, homes cost 7.9x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $85,700, 5.3% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 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 18 min, 49% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    22% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Broadacres compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 31%17 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Average commute: 18 min24% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%9 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 22%21 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 7.9x34% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median household income: $85,7008% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • BReilly ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.7 mi
  • ALamar MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.1 mi

Cost of living in Broadacres

Median rent in Broadacres is $1,490 a month, 14% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $679,000, 22% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,518 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent14% lower than Austin$1,490$1,729$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Austin$679,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income34% higher than Austin7.9x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Austin31%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than Austin22%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin197919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,518
Mortgage payment
$3,717
Property tax
$801
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $679,000 home in Broadacres, 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 income8% lower than Austin$85,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin5.3%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Austin9.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Austin68%60%34%
Average commute24% lower than Austin18 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home18 points higher than Austin49%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Austin10%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Broadacres

Under 180%
18 to 3453%
35 to 6440%
65 and over7.6%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black11%
Asian6.7%
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-Colony BendSugar Land
  2. A-Nottingham Forest VIIIHouston
  3. B+Central RichardsonRichardson

Questions about Broadacres

Is Broadacres a good place to live?

Broadacres is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Broadacres?

Median rent in Broadacres is $1,490 a month, 14% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $679,000, 22% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.9x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Broadacres?

The closest rated public schools are Reilly Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Broadacres 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.