Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Prominent Point, Austin
26th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Prominent Point is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 26th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
- Top-rated schools
- Pricey
- Hail risk is very high
- Wildfire risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 1.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.7 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.3 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 5,370
- Median rent
- $1,760
- Median home value
- $801,000
- Household income
- $147,800
- Average commute
- 22 min
- Homes owned
- 72%
What it's like to live in Prominent Point
Prominent Point is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,400 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 25% of households with children.
Our grade for Prominent Point is A. That puts it 26th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.
Pros of living in Prominent Point
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $147,800, 58% higher than the Austin median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Prominent Point
- Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.
Prominent Point report card
Each grade compares Prominent Point 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 5.4x income.
28 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $147,800, 11% unemployed.
66 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.
97 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
40 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 22 min, 46% work from home.
66 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A+
78% have a bachelor’s degree.
96 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A
6.3% of adults uninsured.
93 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
72% of homes owner-occupied.
67 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
69 of 100 vs TX areas
Prominent Point compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%29 points higher than Austin (43%)
- Median household income: $147,80058% higher than Austin ($93,658)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 78%19 points higher than Austin (60%)
Worse than Austin
- Unemployment rate: 11%6 points higher than Austin (4.7%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%4 points lower than Austin (5.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ALaurel Mountain ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.7 mi
- ACanyon Vista MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD1.7 mi
- BAnderson High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.6 mi
Cost of living in Prominent Point
Median rent in Prominent Point 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 $801,000, 44% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,218 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Austin | $1,760 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home value44% higher than Austin | $801,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income9% lower than Austin | 5.4x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Austin | 45% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Austin | 72% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than Austin | 0.4% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 1993 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $4,384
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,760
Based on a $801,000 home in Prominent Point, 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
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income58% higher than Austin | $147,800 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate6 points higher than Austin | 11% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line9 points lower than Austin | 3.0% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Austin | 78% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute8% lower than Austin | 22 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home15 points higher than Austin | 46% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Austin | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Austin | 97% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Prominent Point
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Austin
- 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
- 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
- 3A+Appaloosa Run
- 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
- 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
- 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
- 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
- 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- A+Custer Hill EstatesPlano
- AHunter's CrossingThe Woodlands
- AEast RichardsonRichardson
Questions about Prominent Point
Is Prominent Point a good place to live?
Prominent Point is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 26th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Prominent Point?
Renters in Prominent Point pay a median of $1,760 a month, about the same as the Austin median. The median home is worth $801,000, 44% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Prominent Point?
The closest rated public schools are Laurel Mountain Elementary (elementary, rated A), Canyon Vista Middle (middle, rated A) and Anderson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Prominent Point 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.