Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in East Sixth, Austin

C

145th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

East Sixth is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 145th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (8 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
3,450
Median rent
$2,280
Median home value
$677,000
Household income
$90,000
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
6.9%
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What it's like to live in East Sixth

East Sixth is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly rented (93% of homes) and 2% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 145th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in East Sixth

  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in East Sixth

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,280, 32% higher than the Austin median.
  • 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.

East Sixth report card

Each grade compares East Sixth 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 $2,280, homes cost 7.5x income.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $90,000, 4.5% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 65 of 100 on the state rating.

    4 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 18 min, 33% work from home.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    6.9% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

East Sixth compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 27%22 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%15 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 18 min25% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 6.9%37 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Median rent: $2,28032% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Home value to income: 7.5x27% higher than Austin (5.9x)

Closest public schools

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

  • FSanchez ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • FMartin MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • DEastside Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in East Sixth

Median rent in East Sixth is $2,280 a month, 32% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $677,000, 22% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,418 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent32% higher than Austin$2,280$1,729$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Austin$677,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income27% higher than Austin7.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Austin58%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points lower than Austin6.9%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Austin12%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin201419941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,418
Mortgage payment
$3,706
Property tax
$712
Median rent, for comparison
$2,280

Based on a $677,000 home in East Sixth, 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 income4% lower than Austin$90,000$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Austin12%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Austin75%60%34%
Average commute25% lower than Austin18 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Austin33%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit22 points higher than Austin27%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Austin96%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in East Sixth

Under 183.2%
18 to 3454%
35 to 6439%
65 and over3.6%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black9.4%
Asian8.4%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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. C-DowntownSan Antonio
  2. B-Central AddisonAddison
  3. CMonte VistaSan Antonio

Questions about East Sixth

Is East Sixth a good place to live?

East Sixth is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 145th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in East Sixth?

Median rent in East Sixth is $2,280 a month, 32% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $677,000, 22% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve East Sixth?

The closest rated public schools are Sanchez Elementary (elementary, rated F), Martin Middle (middle, rated F) and Eastside Early College High School (high, rated D). 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 East Sixth 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.