Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Chestnut, Austin

C+

123rd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Chestnut is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 123rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (13 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
2,150
Median rent
$1,890
Median home value
$641,000
Household income
$124,300
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Chestnut

Chestnut is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 7% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 123rd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Chestnut

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $124,300, 33% higher than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Chestnut

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Chestnut report card

Each grade compares Chestnut 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 $1,890, homes cost 5.2x income.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $124,300, 5.3% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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, 30% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Chestnut compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%15 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Median household income: $124,30033% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%8 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%20 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Vacant homes: 12%6 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Median rent: $1,8909% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • FOak Springs ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.5 mi
  • AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • DEastside Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Chestnut

Median rent in Chestnut is $1,890 a month, 9% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $641,000, 15% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,329 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent9% higher than Austin$1,890$1,729$1,403
Median home value15% higher than Austin$641,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Austin5.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Austin68%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Austin58%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Austin12%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200519941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,329
Mortgage payment
$3,509
Property tax
$821
Median rent, for comparison
$1,890

Based on a $641,000 home in Chestnut, 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 income33% higher than Austin$124,300$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin5.3%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Austin7.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Austin68%60%34%
Average commute17% lower than Austin20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin30%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Austin4.2%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin95%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Chestnut

Under 186.2%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6446%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black10%
Asian5.6%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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-Central AddisonAddison
  2. B-FairmountFort Worth
  3. CMonte VistaSan Antonio

Questions about Chestnut

Is Chestnut a good place to live?

Chestnut is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 123rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Chestnut?

Median rent in Chestnut is $1,890 a month, 9% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $641,000, 15% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Chestnut?

The closest rated public schools are Oak Springs Elementary (elementary, rated F), Kealing Middle (middle, rated A) and Eastside Early College High School (high, rated D). 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 Chestnut 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.