Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Copperfield, Austin

B-

111th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 61 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Copperfield is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 111th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
2,210
Median rent
$1,800
Median home value
$331,000
Household income
$91,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Copperfield

Copperfield is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,200 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 20% of households with children.

Our grade for Copperfield is B-. That puts it 111th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Copperfield

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Copperfield

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

Copperfield report card

Each grade compares Copperfield 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 $1,800, homes cost 3.6x income.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $91,300, 4.9% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 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.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 26 min, 26% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Copperfield compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%39 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x39% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.9%5 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%21 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 47%13 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%5 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCopperfield ElementaryElementary, Pflugerville ISD0.3 mi
  • CDessau MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD1.5 mi
  • CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Copperfield

Median rent in Copperfield is $1,800 a month, 4% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $331,000, 40% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,196 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent4% higher than Austin$1,800$1,729$1,403
Median home value40% lower than Austin$331,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income39% lower than Austin3.6x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points higher than Austin69%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them39 points higher than Austin82%43%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Austin4.3%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,196
Mortgage payment
$1,812
Property tax
$384
Median rent, for comparison
$1,800

Based on a $331,000 home in Copperfield, 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 incomeAbout the same as Austin$91,300$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Austin6.9%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Austin47%60%34%
Average commute11% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Austin26%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Austin7.2%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Austin99%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Copperfield

Under 1812%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6441%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White34%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Black18%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.8%

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-Skyline TerraceMidland
  2. C+Central AzleAzle
  3. CCentral SaginawSaginaw

Questions about Copperfield

Is Copperfield a good place to live?

Copperfield is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 111th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Copperfield?

Renters in Copperfield pay a median of $1,800 a month, 4% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $331,000, 40% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Copperfield?

The closest rated public schools are Copperfield Elementary (elementary, rated B), Dessau Middle (middle, rated C) and John B Connally 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 Copperfield 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.