Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Circle S Ridge, Austin

D

180th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 19 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Circle S Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 180th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (10 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
3,580
Median rent
$1,530
Median home value
$208,000
Household income
$61,600
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
37%
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What it's like to live in Circle S Ridge

Circle S Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,600 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 180th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Circle S Ridge

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,530, 12% lower 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Circle S Ridge

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Circle S Ridge report card

Each grade compares Circle S Ridge 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 $1,530, homes cost 3.4x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $61,600, 3.6% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 27 min, 11% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    37% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

Circle S Ridge compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 3.4x43% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median rent: $1,53012% lower than Austin ($1,729)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%4 points higher than Austin (94%)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%33 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 73%26 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%15 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FHouston ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • BMendez MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.3 mi
  • CCrockett Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Circle S Ridge

Median rent in Circle S Ridge is $1,530 a month, 12% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $208,000, 63% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,782 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent12% lower than Austin$1,530$1,729$1,403
Median home value63% lower than Austin$208,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income43% lower than Austin3.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points higher than Austin73%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Austin37%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin4.6%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198619941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,782
Mortgage payment
$1,139
Property tax
$644
Median rent, for comparison
$1,530

Based on a $208,000 home in Circle S Ridge, 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 income34% lower than Austin$61,600$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.6%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Austin25%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher33 points lower than Austin26%60%34%
Average commute14% higher than Austin27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home19 points lower than Austin11%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Austin7.2%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Austin98%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Circle S Ridge

Under 1819%
18 to 3442%
35 to 6430%
65 and over9.3%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino64%
Black10%
Asian6.2%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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. D-Southwest IrvingIrving
  2. D+Holiday Hill VillageMidland
  3. D+MiddletonSan Antonio

Questions about Circle S Ridge

Is Circle S Ridge a good place to live?

Circle S Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 180th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Circle S Ridge?

Median rent in Circle S Ridge is $1,530 a month, 12% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $208,000, 63% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Circle S Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are Houston Elementary (elementary, rated F), Mendez Middle (middle, rated B) and Crockett 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 Circle S Ridge 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.