Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Enfield, Austin

A-

50th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Enfield is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 50th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
6,170
Median rent
$1,740
Median home value
$1,316,000
Household income
$109,900
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Enfield

Enfield is a neighborhood in Austin with about 6,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), a mix of owners and renters and 17% of households with children.

Our grade for Enfield is A-. That puts it 50th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Enfield

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 Enfield

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Enfield report card

Each grade compares Enfield 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 $1,740, homes cost 12.0x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $109,900, 11% unemployed.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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 17 min, 31% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    84% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

Enfield compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 84%24 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 17 min28% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Median household income: $109,90017% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 12.0x102% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Unemployment rate: 11%6 points higher than Austin (4.7%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%3 points higher than Austin (48%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACasis ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.9 mi
  • BO Henry MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Enfield

Median rent in Enfield is $1,740 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,316,000, 137% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $7,995 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,740$1,729$1,403
Median home value137% higher than Austin$1,316,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income102% higher than Austin12.0x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Austin50%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Austin49%43%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Austin2.4%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin195919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$7,995
Mortgage payment
$7,203
Property tax
$791
Median rent, for comparison
$1,740

Based on a $1,316,000 home in Enfield, 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 income17% higher than Austin$109,900$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Austin11%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Austin14%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Austin84%60%34%
Average commute28% lower than Austin17 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin31%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Austin7.5%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Enfield

Under 1814%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6440%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black1.1%
Asian8.2%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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. A-Lancaster PlaceHouston
  2. A-Nottingham Forest VIIIHouston
  3. A-Colony BendSugar Land

Questions about Enfield

Is Enfield a good place to live?

Enfield is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 50th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Enfield?

Renters in Enfield pay a median of $1,740 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,316,000, 137% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 12.0x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Enfield?

The closest rated public schools are Casis Elementary (elementary, rated A), O Henry Middle (middle, rated B) and Austin High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Enfield 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.