Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Hancock, Austin

B+

90th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Hancock is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 90th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
2,170
Median rent
$2,100
Median home value
$656,000
Household income
$96,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
9.4%
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What it's like to live in Hancock

Hancock is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), mostly rented (91% of homes) and 8% of households with children.

Our grade for Hancock is B+. That puts it 90th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Hancock

  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Hancock

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,100, 21% higher than the Austin median.
  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Hancock report card

Each grade compares Hancock 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 $2,100, homes cost 6.8x income.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $96,700, 2.7% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    54 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 20 min, 16% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    93% have a bachelor’s degree.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    9.4% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

Hancock compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 93%33 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 17%11 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Average commute: 20 min17% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 9.4%34 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%11 points higher than Austin (12%)
  • Median rent: $2,10021% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALee ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.2 mi
  • AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.5 mi
  • DEastside Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Hancock

Median rent in Hancock is $2,100 a month, 21% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $656,000, 18% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,372 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent21% higher than Austin$2,100$1,729$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Austin$656,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Austin6.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Austin49%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them34 points lower than Austin9.4%43%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Austin11%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin201119941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,372
Mortgage payment
$3,591
Property tax
$781
Median rent, for comparison
$2,100

Based on a $656,000 home in Hancock, 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 income3% higher than Austin$96,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin2.7%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Austin23%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher33 points higher than Austin93%60%34%
Average commute17% lower than Austin20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Austin16%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit11 points higher than Austin17%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Austin95%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Hancock

Under 182.9%
18 to 3471%
35 to 6421%
65 and over4.2%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black15%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race6.4%

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. BEast Farmers BranchFarmers Branch
  2. AKlyde Warren Park-Arts District PIDDallas
  3. B-Downtown PIDDallas

Questions about Hancock

Is Hancock a good place to live?

Hancock is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 90th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Hancock?

Renters in Hancock pay a median of $2,100 a month, 21% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $656,000, 18% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 6.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Hancock?

The closest rated public schools are Lee Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 Hancock 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.