Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Grandview Place, Austin

B+

80th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Grandview Place is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 80th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
1,710
Median rent
$2,800
Median home value
$702,000
Household income
$134,800
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in Grandview Place

Grandview Place is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), a mix of owners and renters and 10% of households with children.

Our grade for Grandview Place is B+. That puts it 80th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Grandview Place

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Grandview Place

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,800, 62% higher than the Austin median.
  • Higher poverty. 21% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Grandview Place report card

Each grade compares Grandview Place 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 $2,800, homes cost 5.2x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $134,800, 0% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 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, 34% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Grandview Place compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $134,80044% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%17 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%13 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $2,80062% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • People below the poverty line: 21%9 points higher than Austin (12%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.4%2 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBlackshear ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • DEastside Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Grandview Place

Median rent in Grandview Place is $2,800 a month, 62% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $112,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $702,000, 26% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,676 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent62% higher than Austin$2,800$1,729$1,403
Median home value26% higher than Austin$702,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Austin5.2x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Austin30%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Austin54%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,676
Mortgage payment
$3,843
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,800

Based on a $702,000 home in Grandview Place, 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 income44% higher than Austin$134,800$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Austin21%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Austin73%60%34%
Average commute27% lower than Austin17 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Austin34%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Austin3.4%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin94%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Grandview Place

Under 185.4%
18 to 3461%
35 to 6431%
65 and over2.0%
Race and ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black1.8%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race0%

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+Southeast RichardsonRichardson
  2. APark PlaceMidland
  3. BSouthwest WeatherfordWeatherford

Questions about Grandview Place

Is Grandview Place a good place to live?

Grandview Place is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 80th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Grandview Place?

Renters in Grandview Place pay a median of $2,800 a month, 62% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $702,000, 26% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Grandview Place?

The closest rated public schools are Blackshear Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Grandview Place 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.