Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in College Court, Austin

A-

64th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 80 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

College Court is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th 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
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (4 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
1,020
Median rent
$1,780
Median home value
$758,000
Household income
$39,400
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
5.7%
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What it's like to live in College Court

College Court is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly rented (94% of homes) and 0% of households with children.

Our grade for College Court is A-. That puts it 64th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in College Court

  • 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in College Court

  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.

College Court report card

Each grade compares College Court with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $1,780, homes cost 19.2x income.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $39,400, 5.9% unemployed.

    8 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 16 min, 7.0% work from home.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    100% have a bachelor’s degree.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    9.8% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    5.7% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

College Court compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 70%64 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 100%40 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 16 min31% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 19.2x224% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 5.7%38 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 74%26 points higher than Austin (48%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALee ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.5 mi
  • AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.8 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in College Court

Median rent in College Court is $1,780 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $71,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $758,000, 37% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,949 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,780$1,729$1,403
Median home value37% higher than Austin$758,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income224% higher than Austin19.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points higher than Austin74%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points lower than Austin5.7%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin197719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,949
Mortgage payment
$4,149
Property tax
$800
Median rent, for comparison
$1,780

Based on a $758,000 home in College Court, 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 income58% lower than Austin$39,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Austin5.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line25 points higher than Austin37%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher40 points higher than Austin100%60%34%
Average commute31% lower than Austin16 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points lower than Austin7.0%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit64 points higher than Austin70%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Austin100%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 College Court

Under 180%
18 to 34100%
35 to 640%
65 and over0%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black3.5%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. A-Dearborn PlaceHouston
  2. ALamplight VillageCinco Ranch
  3. B+WestchesterHouston

Questions about College Court

Is College Court a good place to live?

College Court is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th 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 College Court?

Renters in College Court pay a median of $1,780 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $758,000, 37% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 19.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve College Court?

The closest rated public schools are Lee Elementary (elementary, rated A), Kealing 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 1 Census block group closest to the College Court 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.