Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Coronado Hills, Austin

F

202nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Coronado Hills is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 7,400 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 202nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
7,440
Median rent
$1,530
Median home value
$472,000
Household income
$50,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
24%
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What it's like to live in Coronado Hills

Coronado Hills is a neighborhood in Austin with about 7,400 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly rented (76% of homes) and 37% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 202nd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Coronado Hills

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Coronado Hills

  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • 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 and hail as very high in this part of town.

Coronado Hills report card

Each grade compares Coronado Hills 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 $1,530, homes cost 9.4x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $50,200, 3.5% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 24 min, 31% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    28% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    24% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

Coronado Hills compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median rent: $1,53012% lower than Austin ($1,729)
  • Vacant homes: 3.6%2 points lower than Austin (5.6%)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 9.4x59% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%22 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 24%19 points lower than Austin (43%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DAndrews ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.2 mi
  • DSadler Means YwlaMiddle, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • CNortheast Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Coronado Hills

Median rent in Coronado Hills 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 $472,000, 15% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,070 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent12% lower than Austin$1,530$1,729$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Austin$472,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income59% higher than Austin9.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Austin63%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than Austin24%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Austin3.6%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,070
Mortgage payment
$2,584
Property tax
$486
Median rent, for comparison
$1,530

Based on a $472,000 home in Coronado Hills, 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 income46% lower than Austin$50,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Austin23%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Austin37%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin31%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin1.4%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Austin85%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Coronado Hills

Under 1828%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6437%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Black12%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. D-Neuen ManorHouston
  2. D-Southeast SeguinSeguin
  3. FCentral ArlingtonArlington

Questions about Coronado Hills

Is Coronado Hills a good place to live?

Coronado Hills is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 7,400 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 202nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Coronado Hills?

Median rent in Coronado Hills is $1,530 a month, 12% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $472,000, 15% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 9.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Coronado Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Andrews Elementary (elementary, rated D), Sadler Means Ywla (middle, rated D) and Northeast 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 4 Census block groups closest to the Coronado Hills 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.