Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in North Loop, Austin

B+

82nd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

North Loop is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 82nd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
4,270
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$788,000
Household income
$95,500
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
28%
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What it's like to live in North Loop

North Loop is a neighborhood in Austin with about 4,300 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly rented (72% of homes) and 13% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 82nd of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in North Loop

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North Loop

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

North Loop report card

Each grade compares North Loop 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 $1,830, homes cost 8.3x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $95,500, 2.4% unemployed.

    52 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 16 min, 40% work from home.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    28% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

North Loop compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%18 points higher than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 16 min32% lower than Austin (24 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 15%10 points higher than Austin (5.3%)

Worse than Austin

  • Home value to income: 8.3x39% higher than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%15 points lower than Austin (43%)
  • 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.

  • BReilly ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.5 mi
  • FWebb MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.1 mi
  • AMcCallum High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in North Loop

Median rent in North Loop is $1,830 a month, 6% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $788,000, 42% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,113 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent6% higher than Austin$1,830$1,729$1,403
Median home value42% higher than Austin$788,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income39% higher than Austin8.3x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Austin47%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Austin28%43%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Austin7.7%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,113
Mortgage payment
$4,313
Property tax
$799
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $788,000 home in North Loop, 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 incomeAbout the same as Austin$95,500$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Austin2.4%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Austin16%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Austin77%60%34%
Average commute32% lower than Austin16 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Austin40%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Austin15%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Loop

Under 189.5%
18 to 3448%
35 to 6437%
65 and over5.8%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black9.0%
Asian6.1%
Other or more than one race7.4%

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. B-Central AddisonAddison
  2. BBert Moore CourtyardRichardson
  3. AKlyde Warren Park-Arts District PIDDallas

Questions about North Loop

Is North Loop a good place to live?

North Loop is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 82nd 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 North Loop?

Median rent in North Loop is $1,830 a month, 6% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $788,000, 42% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 8.3x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve North Loop?

The closest rated public schools are Reilly Elementary (elementary, rated B), Webb Middle (middle, rated F) 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 3 Census block groups closest to the North Loop 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.