Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in North Cat Mountain, Austin

A-

47th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

North Cat Mountain is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
5,770
Median rent
$2,020
Median home value
$768,000
Household income
$149,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in North Cat Mountain

North Cat Mountain is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,800 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 47th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in North Cat Mountain

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $149,800, 60% higher 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in North Cat Mountain

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,020, 17% higher than the Austin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

North Cat Mountain report card

Each grade compares North Cat Mountain 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 $2,020, homes cost 5.1x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $149,800, 3.0% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 34% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

North Cat Mountain compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Median household income: $149,80060% higher than Austin ($93,658)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%20 points lower than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%15 points higher than Austin (60%)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $2,02017% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Vacant homes: 12%6 points higher than Austin (5.6%)
  • Average commute: 26 min11% higher than Austin (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDoss ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD2.2 mi
  • BMurchison MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD2.5 mi
  • BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in North Cat Mountain

Median rent in North Cat Mountain is $2,020 a month, 17% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $81,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $768,000, 38% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,037 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent17% higher than Austin$2,020$1,729$1,403
Median home value38% higher than Austin$768,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Austin5.1x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Austin28%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Austin58%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Austin12%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin199319941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,037
Mortgage payment
$4,204
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,020

Based on a $768,000 home in North Cat Mountain, 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 income60% higher than Austin$149,800$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin3.0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Austin0.2%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Austin75%60%34%
Average commute11% higher than Austin26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Austin34%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin1.1%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Austin95%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in North Cat Mountain

Under 1817%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6448%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black4.5%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. AKensington PlacePlano
  2. A-VittoriaLeague City
  3. ABella MontagnaLakeway

Questions about North Cat Mountain

Is North Cat Mountain a good place to live?

North Cat Mountain is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in North Cat Mountain?

Median rent in North Cat Mountain is $2,020 a month, 17% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $768,000, 38% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve North Cat Mountain?

The closest rated public schools are Doss Elementary (elementary, rated B), Murchison Middle (middle, rated B) and Anderson High School (high, rated B). 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 North Cat Mountain 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.