Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Hardrock Canyon, Austin

B+

68th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Hardrock Canyon is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 8,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 68th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
8,210
Median rent
$1,630
Median home value
$710,000
Household income
$91,700
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
21%
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What it's like to live in Hardrock Canyon

Hardrock Canyon is a neighborhood in Austin with about 8,200 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 12% of households with children.

Our grade for Hardrock Canyon is B+. That puts it 68th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Hardrock Canyon

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Hardrock Canyon

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

Hardrock Canyon report card

Each grade compares Hardrock Canyon 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 $1,630, homes cost 7.7x income.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $91,700, 7.1% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 35% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.4% of adults uninsured.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    21% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Hardrock Canyon compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%8 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.4%6 points lower than Austin (15%)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.6%5 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%23 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 7.7x31% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.1%2 points higher than Austin (4.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AKathy Caraway ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.9 mi
  • ACanyon Vista MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.9 mi
  • BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Hardrock Canyon

Median rent in Hardrock Canyon is $1,630 a month, 6% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $710,000, 28% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,633 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent6% lower than Austin$1,630$1,729$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Austin$710,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income31% higher than Austin7.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Austin44%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points lower than Austin21%43%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Austin6.9%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,633
Mortgage payment
$3,886
Property tax
$746
Median rent, for comparison
$1,630

Based on a $710,000 home in Hardrock Canyon, 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 incomeAbout the same as Austin$91,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Austin7.1%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Austin6.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Austin68%60%34%
Average commute13% lower than Austin21 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Austin35%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin4.4%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin95%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Hardrock Canyon

Under 1811%
18 to 3441%
35 to 6436%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black1.0%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race8.5%

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-TanglewoodHouston
  2. B+Northeast RichardsonRichardson
  3. BKingwoodHouston

Questions about Hardrock Canyon

Is Hardrock Canyon a good place to live?

Hardrock Canyon is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 8,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 68th 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 Hardrock Canyon?

Renters in Hardrock Canyon pay a median of $1,630 a month, 6% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $710,000, 28% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Hardrock Canyon?

The closest rated public schools are Kathy Caraway Elementary (elementary, rated A), Canyon Vista Middle (middle, rated A) and Anderson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Hardrock Canyon 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.