Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in North Crossing, Austin

A-

51st of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

North Crossing is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
810
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$750,000
Household income
$71,600
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in North Crossing

North Crossing is a neighborhood in Austin with about 800 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 22% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 51st of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in North Crossing

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,170, 32% lower than the Austin median.
  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North Crossing

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Crossing report card

Each grade compares North Crossing 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 $1,170, homes cost 10.5x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $71,600, 0% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 29% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.7% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

North Crossing compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%19 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Average commute: 16 min34% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Median rent: $1,17032% lower than Austin ($1,729)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 10.5x77% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%20 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Median household income: $71,60024% lower than Austin ($93,658)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHill ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.4 mi
  • FBurnet MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.3 mi
  • BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in North Crossing

Median rent in North Crossing is $1,170 a month, 32% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $750,000, 35% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,925 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent32% lower than Austin$1,170$1,729$1,403
Median home value35% higher than Austin$750,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income77% higher than Austin10.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Austin68%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Austin62%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin196919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,925
Mortgage payment
$4,105
Property tax
$820
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $750,000 home in North Crossing, 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 income24% lower than Austin$71,600$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Austin0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Austin58%60%34%
Average commute34% lower than Austin16 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Austin29%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Austin100%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 windModerate

Who lives in North Crossing

Under 1817%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black2.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.0%

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-Suffolk PlaceMidland
  2. ALakewoodDallas
  3. A+Memorial ThicketHouston

Questions about North Crossing

Is North Crossing a good place to live?

North Crossing is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in North Crossing?

Median rent in North Crossing is $1,170 a month, 32% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $750,000, 35% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 10.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve North Crossing?

The closest rated public schools are Hill Elementary (elementary, rated A), Burnet Middle (middle, rated F) 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 1 Census block group closest to the North Crossing 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.