Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Crestview, Austin

B+

74th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Crestview is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 74th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
8,730
Median rent
$1,790
Median home value
$592,000
Household income
$109,000
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Crestview

Crestview is a neighborhood in Austin with about 8,700 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 18% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 74th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Crestview

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Crestview

  • 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.

Crestview report card

Each grade compares Crestview 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 $1,790, homes cost 5.4x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $109,000, 3.2% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 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 19 min, 33% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    10% of adults uninsured.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Crestview compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%15 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 19 min19% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Median household income: $109,00016% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%4 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.9%3 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
  • Median rent: $1,7904% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • FBrown ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • FWebb MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1 mi
  • CNavarro Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Crestview

Median rent in Crestview is $1,790 a month, about the same as 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 $592,000, 7% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,040 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent4% higher than Austin$1,790$1,729$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Austin$592,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Austin5.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Austin51%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Austin43%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin6.2%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,040
Mortgage payment
$3,240
Property tax
$800
Median rent, for comparison
$1,790

Based on a $592,000 home in Crestview, 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 income16% higher than Austin$109,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.2%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Austin8.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Austin74%60%34%
Average commute19% lower than Austin19 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Austin33%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Austin1.9%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Crestview

Under 1814%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6444%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black1.4%
Asian7.2%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. B+PrestondalePlano
  2. B-Central AddisonAddison
  3. A-North San Antonio HillsSan Antonio

Questions about Crestview

Is Crestview a good place to live?

Crestview is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 74th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Crestview?

Median rent in Crestview is $1,790 a month, 4% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $592,000, 7% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Crestview?

The closest rated public schools are Brown Elementary (elementary, rated F), Webb Middle (middle, rated F) and Navarro 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 6 Census block groups closest to the Crestview 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.