Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in North Austin Civic Association, Austin

F

199th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

North Austin Civic Association is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 11,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 199th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
11,760
Median rent
$1,390
Median home value
$429,000
Household income
$56,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
30%
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What it's like to live in North Austin Civic Association

North Austin Civic Association is a neighborhood in Austin with about 11,800 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly rented (70% of homes) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for North Austin Civic Association is F. That puts it 199th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in North Austin Civic Association

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,390, 20% lower than the Austin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Austin Civic Association

  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Austin Civic Association report card

Each grade compares North Austin Civic Association 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 $1,390, homes cost 7.6x income.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $56,300, 4.8% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 63 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 26 min, 17% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    33% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    30% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

North Austin Civic Association compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median rent: $1,39020% lower than Austin ($1,729)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 12%7 points higher than Austin (5.3%)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28%31 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%21 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 33%18 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FWooldridge ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • FBurnet MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.4 mi
  • CNavarro Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in North Austin Civic Association

Median rent in North Austin Civic Association is $1,390 a month, 20% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $429,000, 23% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,798 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent20% lower than Austin$1,390$1,729$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Austin$429,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income28% higher than Austin7.6x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points higher than Austin69%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Austin30%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Austin7.7%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198019941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,798
Mortgage payment
$2,348
Property tax
$450
Median rent, for comparison
$1,390

Based on a $429,000 home in North Austin Civic Association, 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 income40% lower than Austin$56,300$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.8%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Austin28%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points lower than Austin28%60%34%
Average commute10% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Austin17%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Austin12%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Austin85%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Austin Civic Association

Under 1824%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6438%
65 and over9.6%
Race and ethnicity
White24%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Black9.7%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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. D-Oak HillsSan Antonio
  2. DEastwoodHouston
  3. D-Buena VistaEl Paso

Questions about North Austin Civic Association

Is North Austin Civic Association a good place to live?

North Austin Civic Association is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 11,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 199th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Austin Civic Association?

Renters in North Austin Civic Association pay a median of $1,390 a month, 20% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $429,000, 23% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 7.6x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve North Austin Civic Association?

The closest rated public schools are Wooldridge Elementary (elementary, rated F), Burnet Middle (middle, rated F) and Navarro 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 9 Census block groups closest to the North Austin Civic Association 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.