Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Glen Ridge, Austin

A+

2nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Glen Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • 56% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
660
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$1,030,000
Household income
$126,600
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Glen Ridge

Glen Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), a mix of owners and renters and 17% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Glen Ridge

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,190, 31% lower than the Austin median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $126,600, 35% higher than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Glen Ridge

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

Glen Ridge report card

Each grade compares Glen Ridge 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 $1,190, homes cost 8.1x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $126,600, 2.1% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 16 min, 40% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    86% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.4% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Glen Ridge compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 86%26 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%19 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Median household income: $126,60035% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 8.1x37% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%8 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Vacant homes: 9.0%3 points higher than Austin (5.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBryker Woods ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • ALamar MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD2.2 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Glen Ridge

Median rent in Glen Ridge is $1,190 a month, 31% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,030,000, 85% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,471 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent31% lower than Austin$1,190$1,729$1,403
Median home value85% higher than Austin$1,030,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income37% higher than Austin8.1x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Austin56%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Austin63%43%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Austin9.0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin195919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,471
Mortgage payment
$5,638
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $1,030,000 home in Glen Ridge, 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 income35% higher than Austin$126,600$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin2.1%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Austin2.1%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points higher than Austin86%60%34%
Average commute32% lower than Austin16 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Austin40%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin4.8%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Austin98%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Glen Ridge

Under 1816%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6451%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black0%
Asian4.9%
Other or more than one race17%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
  2. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  3. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  4. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  5. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  6. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  7. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
  8. 9A+Balcones ParkMedian rent $2,860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Royden OaksHouston
  2. A+Roseland CommmunityDallas
  3. ALinkwoodHouston

Questions about Glen Ridge

Is Glen Ridge a good place to live?

Glen Ridge is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Glen Ridge?

Median rent in Glen Ridge is $1,190 a month, 31% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,030,000, 85% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 8.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Glen Ridge?

The closest rated public schools are Bryker Woods Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lamar Middle (middle, rated A) and McCallum High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Glen Ridge 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.