Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Medical District, Austin
22nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Medical District is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Top-rated schools
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.1 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.2 mi |
| Library | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,180
- Median rent
- $1,650
- Median home value
- $555,000
- Household income
- $98,700
- Average commute
- 13 min
- Homes owned
- 45%
What it's like to live in Medical District
Medical District is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 1% of households with children.
It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 22nd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in Medical District
- 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Medical District
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.
Medical District report card
Each grade compares Medical District 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 5.6x income.
34 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $98,700, 5.0% unemployed.
42 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.
94 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 A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A+
Average commute 13 min, 26% work from home.
99 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A+
83% have a bachelor’s degree.
99 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
9.5% of adults uninsured.
73 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
45% of homes owner-occupied.
17 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
54 of 100 vs TX areas
Medical District compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 83%24 points higher than Austin (60%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 29%23 points higher than Austin (5.3%)
- Average commute: 13 min45% lower than Austin (24 min)
Worse than Austin
- Vacant homes: 11%6 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
- People below the poverty line: 16%4 points higher than Austin (12%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AMathews ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.2 mi
- AKealing MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.2 mi
- BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.6 mi
Cost of living in Medical District
Median rent in Medical District 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 $555,000, about the same as the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,672 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent5% lower than Austin | $1,650 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as Austin | $555,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income5% lower than Austin | 5.6x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Austin | 39% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Austin | 45% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points higher than Austin | 11% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 1967 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,038
- Property tax
- $634
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,650
Based on a $555,000 home in Medical District, 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 income5% higher than Austin | $98,700 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points higher than Austin | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Austin | 83% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute45% lower than Austin | 13 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points lower than Austin | 26% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit23 points higher than Austin | 29% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Austin | 94% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesLow
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Medical District
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.
- AMain Street SquareHouston
- AVassar PlaceHouston
- AAudubon PlaceHouston
Questions about Medical District
Is Medical District a good place to live?
Medical District is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Medical District?
Median rent in Medical District is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $555,000, about the same as the Austin median. A median home costs 5.6x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Medical District?
The closest rated public schools are Mathews Elementary (elementary, rated A), Kealing Middle (middle, rated A) and Austin High School (high, rated B). 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 Medical District 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.