Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Northtown Park, Austin

C

134th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Northtown Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 134th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
2,900
Median rent
$1,980
Median home value
$335,000
Household income
$106,600
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Northtown Park

Northtown Park is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 46% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 134th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Northtown Park

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northtown Park

  • Higher unemployment. 8.4% 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.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northtown Park report card

Each grade compares Northtown 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 C

    Median rent $1,980, homes cost 3.1x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $106,600, 8.4% unemployed.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 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

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 18% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    19% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northtown Park compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 3.1x47% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%18 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%12 points lower than Austin (12%)

Worse than Austin

  • Average commute: 27 min15% higher than Austin (24 min)
  • Median rent: $1,98015% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%5 points lower than Austin (5.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDessau ElementaryElementary, Pflugerville ISD0.6 mi
  • CDessau MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD0.8 mi
  • CJohn B Connally High SchoolHigh, Pflugerville ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Northtown Park

Median rent in Northtown Park is $1,980 a month, 15% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $335,000, 40% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,313 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent15% higher than Austin$1,980$1,729$1,403
Median home value40% lower than Austin$335,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income47% lower than Austin3.1x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Austin48%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Austin61%43%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Austin1.8%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200119941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,313
Mortgage payment
$1,834
Property tax
$479
Median rent, for comparison
$1,980

Based on a $335,000 home in Northtown 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 income14% higher than Austin$106,600$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Austin8.4%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Austin0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Austin58%60%34%
Average commute15% higher than Austin27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than Austin18%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northtown Park

Under 1826%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6445%
65 and over7.3%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black20%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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+NasworthySan Angelo
  2. B-Biscayne BendAtascocita
  3. CNorth Westchester MeadowsGrand Prairie

Questions about Northtown Park

Is Northtown Park a good place to live?

Northtown Park is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 134th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northtown Park?

Median rent in Northtown Park is $1,980 a month, 15% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $335,000, 40% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Northtown Park?

The closest rated public schools are Dessau Elementary (elementary, rated C), Dessau Middle (middle, rated C) and John B Connally 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 Northtown 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.