Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Glenwood, Austin

B+

85th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Glenwood is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 85th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
$1,960
Median home value
$593,000
Household income
$82,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
39%
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What it's like to live in Glenwood

Glenwood is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), a mix of owners and renters and 11% of households with children.

Our grade for Glenwood is B+. That puts it 85th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Glenwood

  • 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 Glenwood

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Glenwood report card

Each grade compares Glenwood 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 $1,960, homes cost 7.2x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $82,200, 6.9% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    22 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, 35% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    79% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.1% of adults uninsured.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    39% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Glenwood compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 79%19 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 19 min21% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 3.7%8 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 7.2x22% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median rent: $1,96013% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Median household income: $82,20012% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCampbell ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.3 mi
  • AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.7 mi
  • DEastside Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Glenwood

Median rent in Glenwood is $1,960 a month, 13% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $593,000, 7% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,061 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent13% higher than Austin$1,960$1,729$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Austin$593,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Austin7.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Austin48%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Austin39%43%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Austin2.7%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,061
Mortgage payment
$3,246
Property tax
$815
Median rent, for comparison
$1,960

Based on a $593,000 home in Glenwood, 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 income12% lower than Austin$82,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Austin6.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Austin3.7%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Austin79%60%34%
Average commute21% lower than Austin19 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Austin35%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Austin3.3%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Glenwood

Under 187.0%
18 to 3457%
35 to 6425%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black18%
Asian4.3%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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. B-Fairways at Legacy TrailsSan Antonio

Questions about Glenwood

Is Glenwood a good place to live?

Glenwood is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 85th 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 Glenwood?

Renters in Glenwood pay a median of $1,960 a month, 13% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $593,000, 7% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Glenwood?

The closest rated public schools are Campbell Elementary (elementary, rated D), Kealing Middle (middle, rated A) 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 1 Census block group closest to the Glenwood 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.