Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Domain Northside, Austin

B+

88th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Domain Northside is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 88th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (12 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
5,140
Median rent
$1,920
Median home value
No data
Household income
$87,700
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
1.9%
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What it's like to live in Domain Northside

Domain Northside is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly rented (98% of homes) and 2% of households with children.

Our grade for Domain Northside is B+. That puts it 88th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Domain Northside

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Domain Northside

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

Domain Northside report card

Each grade compares Domain Northside 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 $1,920.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $87,700, 4.3% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 17 min, 32% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    1.9% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Domain Northside compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%13 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 17 min28% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%6 points higher than Austin (94%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 1.9%42 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Median rent: $1,92011% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Median household income: $87,7006% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASummitt ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.5 mi
  • FWestview MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD1.9 mi
  • CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Domain Northside

Median rent in Domain Northside is $1,920 a month, 11% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent11% higher than Austin$1,920$1,729$1,403
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Austin48%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them42 points lower than Austin1.9%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Austin8.0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200719941992

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income6% lower than Austin$87,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.3%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Austin9.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Austin73%60%34%
Average commute28% lower than Austin17 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin32%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Austin4.0%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Domain Northside

Under 181.5%
18 to 3465%
35 to 6433%
65 and over0.9%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black11%
Asian21%
Other or more than one race5.9%

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. BSouth LewisvilleLewisville
  2. BSundance Square PlazaFort Worth
  3. BBert Moore CourtyardRichardson

Questions about Domain Northside

Is Domain Northside a good place to live?

Domain Northside is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 88th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Domain Northside?

Renters in Domain Northside pay a median of $1,920 a month, 11% higher than the Austin median.

What schools serve Domain Northside?

The closest rated public schools are Summitt Elementary (elementary, rated A), Westview Middle (middle, rated F) 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Domain Northside 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.