Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Northridge Park, Austin

F

203rd of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Northridge Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 203rd of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
1,530
Median rent
$1,760
Median home value
$349,000
Household income
$86,200
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Northridge Park

Northridge Park is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Northridge Park is F. That puts it 203rd of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northridge Park

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northridge Park

  • Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Austin.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 24 for Austin as a whole.

Northridge Park report card

Each grade compares Northridge Park 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 $1,760, homes cost 4.0x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $86,200, 11% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 28% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Northridge Park compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%22 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 4.0x32% lower than Austin (5.9x)

Worse than Austin

  • People below the poverty line: 35%23 points higher than Austin (12%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%22 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Average commute: 31 min29% higher than Austin (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FWinn MontessoriElementary, Austin ISD0.7 mi
  • CGarcia YmlaMiddle, Austin ISD0.9 mi
  • CLbj Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Northridge Park

Median rent in Northridge Park is $1,760 a month, about the same as the Austin median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $349,000, 37% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,154 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Austin$1,760$1,729$1,403
Median home value37% lower than Austin$349,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Austin4.0x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Austin58%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Austin65%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin5.4%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198719941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,154
Mortgage payment
$1,910
Property tax
$243
Median rent, for comparison
$1,760

Based on a $349,000 home in Northridge Park, 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 income8% lower than Austin$86,200$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Austin11%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line23 points higher than Austin35%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Austin37%60%34%
Average commute29% higher than Austin31 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Austin28%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin1.0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Austin88%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northridge Park

Under 1835%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6430%
65 and over9.0%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black24%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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. D-Southeast SeguinSeguin
  2. FNorth DeSotoDeSoto
  3. FMillbrook EastLancaster

Questions about Northridge Park

Is Northridge Park a good place to live?

Northridge Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 203rd 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 Northridge Park?

Renters in Northridge Park pay a median of $1,760 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $349,000, 37% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Northridge Park?

The closest rated public schools are Winn Montessori (elementary, rated F), Garcia Ymla (middle, rated C) and Lbj 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 1 Census block group closest to the Northridge Park 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.