Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Jollyville, Austin

A+

12th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Jollyville is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 7,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
7,290
Median rent
$2,530
Median home value
$812,000
Household income
$198,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in Jollyville

Jollyville is a neighborhood in Austin with about 7,300 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 46% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Jollyville

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $198,400, 112% higher than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Jollyville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,530, 46% higher than the Austin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Jollyville report card

Each grade compares Jollyville 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 $2,530, homes cost 4.1x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $198,400, 3.5% unemployed.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 39% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    78% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.8% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Jollyville compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 98%55 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Median household income: $198,400112% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 78%18 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $2,53046% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.3%4 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASpicewood ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.8 mi
  • ANoel Grisham MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi
  • AWestwood High SchoolHigh, Round Rock ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Jollyville

Median rent in Jollyville is $2,530 a month, 46% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $101,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $812,000, 46% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,278 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent46% higher than Austin$2,530$1,729$1,403
Median home value46% higher than Austin$812,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Austin4.1x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Austin34%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them55 points higher than Austin98%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,278
Mortgage payment
$4,445
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,530

Based on a $812,000 home in Jollyville, 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 income112% higher than Austin$198,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Austin3.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Austin8.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Austin78%60%34%
Average commute4% lower than Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Austin39%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin1.3%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Austin99%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Jollyville

Under 1824%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6450%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black0.7%
Asian28%
Other or more than one race7.5%

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+Oak RidgeAllen
  2. A+West CarrolltonCarrollton
  3. A+Greenridge ForestThe Woodlands

Questions about Jollyville

Is Jollyville a good place to live?

Jollyville is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 7,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Jollyville?

Median rent in Jollyville is $2,530 a month, 46% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $812,000, 46% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Jollyville?

The closest rated public schools are Spicewood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Noel Grisham Middle (middle, rated A) and Westwood High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Jollyville 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.