Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Northeast Austin, Austin

C+

126th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Northeast Austin covers part of Austin, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 126th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (0 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.8 mi
Pharmacy3.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.9 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library3.0 mi

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

Population
5,460
Median rent
$1,880
Median home value
$422,000
Household income
$114,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Austin

Northeast Austin is an area in Austin with about 5,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 21% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Austin is C+. That puts it 126th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Austin

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Austin

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.8 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Austin report card

Each grade compares Northeast Austin 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 $1,880, homes cost 3.7x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $114,200, 3.9% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 57 of 100 on the state rating.

    0 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 24% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    59% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    12% of adults uninsured.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Austin compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%33 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x38% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 33%15 points lower than Austin (48%)

Worse than Austin

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
  • Median rent: $1,8809% higher than Austin ($1,729)

Closest public schools

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

  • FBluebonnet Trail ElementaryElementary, Manor ISD1.8 mi
  • FManor MiddleMiddle, Manor ISD2.3 mi
  • FManor High SchoolHigh, Manor ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Austin

Median rent in Northeast Austin is $1,880 a month, 9% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $75,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $422,000, 24% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,915 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent9% higher than Austin$1,880$1,729$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Austin$422,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income38% lower than Austin3.7x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Austin33%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points higher than Austin77%43%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Austin0%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,915
Mortgage payment
$2,310
Property tax
$605
Median rent, for comparison
$1,880

Based on a $422,000 home in Northeast Austin, 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 income22% higher than Austin$114,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin3.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Austin3.0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Austin59%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Austin24%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Austin96%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northeast Austin

Under 1817%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6445%
65 and over5.7%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black22%
Asian6.3%
Other or more than one race5.9%

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. C+The Creeks at Windmill HillDeSoto
  2. C+Southeast WeatherfordWeatherford
  3. B-South RowlettRowlett

Questions about Northeast Austin

Is Northeast Austin a good place to live?

Northeast Austin covers part of Austin, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 126th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Austin?

Renters in Northeast Austin pay a median of $1,880 a month, 9% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $422,000, 24% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Northeast Austin?

The closest rated public schools are Bluebonnet Trail Elementary (elementary, rated F), Manor Middle (middle, rated F) and Manor High School (high, rated F). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Austin that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.