Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Pioneer Crossing West, Austin

D+

167th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 30 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Pioneer Crossing West is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 167th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
2,070
Median rent
$2,580
Median home value
$413,000
Household income
$108,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Pioneer Crossing West

Pioneer Crossing West is a neighborhood in Austin with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Pioneer Crossing West is D+. That puts it 167th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Pioneer Crossing West

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Pioneer Crossing West

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,580, 49% higher than the Austin median.
  • Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% 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 and hail as very high in this part of town.

Pioneer Crossing West report card

Each grade compares Pioneer Crossing West 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 $2,580, homes cost 3.8x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $108,300, 0% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    14 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 24 min, 17% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Pioneer Crossing West compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%15 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x36% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median household income: $108,30016% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Median rent: $2,58049% higher than Austin ($1,729)
  • People below the poverty line: 31%19 points higher than Austin (12%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%19 points lower than Austin (60%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DPioneer Crossing ElementaryElementary, Manor ISD1 mi
  • CDessau MiddleMiddle, Pflugerville ISD1.9 mi
  • CNavarro Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in Pioneer Crossing West

Median rent in Pioneer Crossing West is $2,580 a month, 49% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $103,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $413,000, 26% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,815 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent49% higher than Austin$2,580$1,729$1,403
Median home value26% lower than Austin$413,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income36% lower than Austin3.8x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Austin64%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Austin59%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

$2,815
Mortgage payment
$2,261
Property tax
$555
Median rent, for comparison
$2,580

Based on a $413,000 home in Pioneer Crossing West, 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 income16% higher than Austin$108,300$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin0%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Austin31%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Austin41%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Austin17%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Pioneer Crossing West

Under 1829%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6440%
65 and over1.8%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black8.0%
Asian28%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. CCentral RowlettRowlett
  2. CClaytons ParkAtascocita
  3. C-The GreeneDuncanville

Questions about Pioneer Crossing West

Is Pioneer Crossing West a good place to live?

Pioneer Crossing West is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 167th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Pioneer Crossing West?

Renters in Pioneer Crossing West pay a median of $2,580 a month, 49% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $413,000, 26% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Pioneer Crossing West?

The closest rated public schools are Pioneer Crossing Elementary (elementary, rated D), Dessau Middle (middle, rated C) and Navarro 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 Pioneer Crossing West 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.