Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Lakeshore, Austin

B-

110th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Lakeshore is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 110th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
3,510
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$743,000
Household income
$93,800
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
4.0%
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What it's like to live in Lakeshore

Lakeshore is a neighborhood in Austin with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), mostly rented (96% of homes) and 2% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 110th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Lakeshore

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Lakeshore

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Lakeshore report card

Each grade compares Lakeshore 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 $1,820, homes cost 7.9x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $93,800, 4.5% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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 21 min, 39% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    83% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    4.0% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Lakeshore compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 83%24 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%15 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • People below the poverty line: 7.4%5 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 4.0%39 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 7.9x34% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median rent: $1,8205% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • CZavala ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • FMartin MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.9 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Lakeshore

Median rent in Lakeshore is $1,820 a month, 5% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $743,000, 34% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,894 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent5% higher than Austin$1,820$1,729$1,403
Median home value34% higher than Austin$743,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income34% higher than Austin7.9x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Austin32%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them39 points lower than Austin4.0%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Austin7.1%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin201119941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,894
Mortgage payment
$4,067
Property tax
$827
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $743,000 home in Lakeshore, 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$93,800$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.5%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Austin7.4%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Austin83%60%34%
Average commute10% lower than Austin21 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Austin39%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Austin9.7%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lakeshore

Under 181.7%
18 to 3476%
35 to 6422%
65 and over0%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black3.1%
Asian6.7%
Other or more than one race6.1%

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. B-Central AddisonAddison
  2. CMonte VistaSan Antonio
  3. BVista WestMidland

Questions about Lakeshore

Is Lakeshore a good place to live?

Lakeshore is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 110th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Lakeshore?

Median rent in Lakeshore is $1,820 a month, 5% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $743,000, 34% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.9x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Lakeshore?

The closest rated public schools are Zavala Elementary (elementary, rated C), Martin Middle (middle, rated F) and Travis Early College High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Lakeshore 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.