Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Indian Oaks, Austin
158th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Indian Oaks is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 158th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
- Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,290
- Median rent
- $1,610
- Median home value
- $604,000
- Household income
- $54,000
- Average commute
- 22 min
- Homes owned
- 21%
What it's like to live in Indian Oaks
Indian Oaks is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 14% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 158th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in Indian Oaks
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Indian Oaks
- Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Indian Oaks report card
Each grade compares Indian Oaks 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 $1,610, homes cost 11.2x income.
18 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $54,000, 3.6% unemployed.
17 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
57 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
70 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 22 min, 20% work from home.
39 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
60% have a bachelor’s degree.
74 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
11% of adults uninsured.
54 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
21% of homes owner-occupied.
5 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
96% of homes have broadband.
63 of 100 vs TX areas
Indian Oaks compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%4 points lower than Austin (15%)
- Average commute: 22 min9% lower than Austin (24 min)
- Median rent: $1,6107% lower than Austin ($1,729)
Worse than Austin
- Home value to income: 11.2x89% higher than Austin (5.9x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%22 points lower than Austin (43%)
- People below the poverty line: 30%18 points higher than Austin (12%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BPond Springs ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.5 mi
- CDeerpark MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.2 mi
- AMcNeil High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.8 mi
Cost of living in Indian Oaks
Median rent in Indian Oaks is $1,610 a month, 7% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $604,000, 9% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,925 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% lower than Austin | $1,610 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home value9% higher than Austin | $604,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income89% higher than Austin | 11.2x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Austin | 50% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than Austin | 21% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes10 points higher than Austin | 15% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 1995 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,306
- Property tax
- $619
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,610
Based on a $604,000 home in Indian Oaks, 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
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income42% lower than Austin | $54,000 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line18 points higher than Austin | 30% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Austin | 60% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than Austin | 22 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home11 points lower than Austin | 20% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin | 0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Austin | 96% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Indian Oaks
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Austin
- 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
- 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
- 3A+Appaloosa Run
- 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
- 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
- 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
- 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
- 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BLakes of ParkwayHouston
- C+MidtownSan Antonio
- B-SilverstoneHouston
Questions about Indian Oaks
Is Indian Oaks a good place to live?
Indian Oaks is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 158th 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 Indian Oaks?
Median rent in Indian Oaks is $1,610 a month, 7% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $604,000, 9% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 11.2x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Indian Oaks?
The closest rated public schools are Pond Springs Elementary (elementary, rated B), Deerpark Middle (middle, rated C) and McNeil High School (high, rated A). 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 Indian Oaks 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.