Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Chevy Chase South, Austin

C-

155th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Chevy Chase South is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 155th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (3 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
2,210
Median rent
$1,580
Median home value
No data
Household income
$78,500
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
0%
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What it's like to live in Chevy Chase South

Chevy Chase South is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly rented (100% of homes) and 8% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 155th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Chevy Chase South

  • 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 Chevy Chase South

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Chevy Chase South report card

Each grade compares Chevy Chase South 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 $1,580.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $78,500, 3.5% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 64 of 100 on the state rating.

    3 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.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 24 min, 16% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    21% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    0% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Chevy Chase South compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%13 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%8 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Median rent: $1,5809% 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: 77%17 points lower than Austin (94%)
  • Median household income: $78,50016% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • DBaty ElementaryElementary, Del Valle ISD0.3 mi
  • FMartin MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.9 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Chevy Chase South

Median rent in Chevy Chase South is $1,580 a month, 9% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent9% lower than Austin$1,580$1,729$1,403
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Austin35%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them43 points lower than Austin0%43%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Austin11%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200219941992

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income16% lower than Austin$78,500$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Austin14%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Austin68%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home15 points lower than Austin16%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Austin7.8%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet17 points lower than Austin77%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Chevy Chase South

Under 188.3%
18 to 3460%
35 to 6427%
65 and over4.7%
Race and ethnicity
White43%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black11%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race6.1%

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. C-Central GreenvilleGreenville
  2. CSouthwest WacoWaco
  3. CSouth Wichita FallsWichita Falls

Questions about Chevy Chase South

Is Chevy Chase South a good place to live?

Chevy Chase South is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 155th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Chevy Chase South?

Median rent in Chevy Chase South is $1,580 a month, 9% lower than the Austin median.

What schools serve Chevy Chase South?

The closest rated public schools are Baty Elementary (elementary, rated D), Martin Middle (middle, rated F) and Travis Early College High School (high, rated C). 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 Chevy Chase South 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.