Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in High Pointe, Austin

C

139th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

High Pointe is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 139th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
1,840
Median rent
$1,650
Median home value
$409,000
Household income
$110,200
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in High Pointe

High Pointe is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 8% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 139th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in High Pointe

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in High Pointe

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

High Pointe report card

Each grade compares High Pointe with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,650, homes cost 3.7x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $110,200, 4.8% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 31% work from home.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    20% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

High Pointe compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 3.7x37% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%12 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Median household income: $110,20018% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%10 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%5 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCopperfield ElementaryElementary, Pflugerville ISD0.4 mi
  • CDessau MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD1.3 mi
  • CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in High Pointe

Median rent in High Pointe is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $409,000, 26% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,575 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent5% lower than Austin$1,650$1,729$1,403
Median home value26% lower than Austin$409,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income37% lower than Austin3.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Austin46%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Austin55%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin6.2%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198819941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,575
Mortgage payment
$2,239
Property tax
$336
Median rent, for comparison
$1,650

Based on a $409,000 home in High Pointe, 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 income18% higher than Austin$110,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Austin12%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Austin50%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Austin31%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin93%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in High Pointe

Under 184.7%
18 to 3452%
35 to 6426%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White22%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Black13%
Asian1.3%
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. CNortheast BurlesonBurleson
  2. B-Arlington LakesideArlington
  3. B-Southeast Round RockRound Rock

Questions about High Pointe

Is High Pointe a good place to live?

High Pointe is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 139th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in High Pointe?

Median rent in High Pointe is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $409,000, 26% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve High Pointe?

The closest rated public schools are Copperfield Elementary (elementary, rated B), Dessau Middle (middle, rated C) and John B Connally High School (high, rated C). 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 High Pointe 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.