Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Lakeview, Austin

A

38th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Lakeview is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 38th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,130
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$830,000
Household income
$60,400
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Lakeview

Lakeview is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 0% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 38th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Lakeview

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,280, 26% lower than the Austin median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Lakeview

  • Higher poverty. 20% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Lakeview report card

Each grade compares Lakeview 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 $1,280, homes cost 13.8x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $60,400, 1.8% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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 19 min, 13% work from home.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    64% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    8.9% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Lakeview compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 39%34 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
  • Median rent: $1,28026% lower than Austin ($1,729)
  • Average commute: 19 min20% lower than Austin (24 min)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 13.8x132% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%27 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • Median household income: $60,40036% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALee ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.8 mi
  • AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD2.4 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Lakeview

Median rent in Lakeview is $1,280 a month, 26% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $830,000, 49% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,377 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent26% lower than Austin$1,280$1,729$1,403
Median home value49% higher than Austin$830,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income132% higher than Austin13.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Austin55%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Austin16%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin197719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,377
Mortgage payment
$4,543
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $830,000 home in Lakeview, 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 income36% lower than Austin$60,400$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Austin1.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Austin20%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Austin64%60%34%
Average commute20% lower than Austin19 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home18 points lower than Austin13%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit34 points higher than Austin39%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin94%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lakeview

Under 181.3%
18 to 3466%
35 to 6422%
65 and over10.0%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black1.0%
Asian10%
Other or more than one race9.4%

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-Lancaster PlaceHouston
  2. A-Settlers ParkSugar Land
  3. B+Creekside at RidgeviewPlano

Questions about Lakeview

Is Lakeview a good place to live?

Lakeview is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 38th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Lakeview?

Median rent in Lakeview is $1,280 a month, 26% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $830,000, 49% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 13.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Lakeview?

The closest rated public schools are Lee Elementary (elementary, rated A), Kealing Middle (middle, rated A) and McCallum 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 Lakeview 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.