Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in Quail Hollow, Austin

C

140th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

Quail Hollow is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 140th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (4 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
4,990
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$418,000
Household income
$93,300
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Quail Hollow

Quail Hollow is a neighborhood in Austin with about 5,000 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 15% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 140th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Quail Hollow

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,550, 10% lower than the Austin median.
  • 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 Quail Hollow

  • 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Quail Hollow report card

Each grade compares Quail Hollow 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 $1,550, homes cost 4.5x income.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $93,300, 4.9% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    4 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 23 min, 29% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    19% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Quail Hollow compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Home value to income: 4.5x24% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%6 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%5 points higher than Austin (94%)

Worse than Austin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%15 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 19%4 points higher than Austin (15%)
  • People below the poverty line: 16%4 points higher than Austin (12%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCook ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD0.6 mi
  • FBurnet MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD1.7 mi
  • CNavarro Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Quail Hollow

Median rent in Quail Hollow is $1,550 a month, 10% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $418,000, 25% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,779 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent10% lower than Austin$1,550$1,729$1,403
Median home value25% lower than Austin$418,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Austin4.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Austin46%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Austin49%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin5.9%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin198419941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,779
Mortgage payment
$2,288
Property tax
$491
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $418,000 home in Quail Hollow, 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 incomeAbout the same as Austin$93,300$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Austin4.9%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Austin16%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Austin45%60%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Austin23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Austin29%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Austin4.1%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Austin99%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Quail Hollow

Under 1817%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6434%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black6.1%
Asian3.5%
Other or more than one race7.1%

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. CCharter OaksSan Antonio
  2. D+Continental SquareLewisville
  3. CNorthwest HuntsvilleHuntsville

Questions about Quail Hollow

Is Quail Hollow a good place to live?

Quail Hollow is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 140th 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 Quail Hollow?

Median rent in Quail Hollow is $1,550 a month, 10% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $418,000, 25% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve Quail Hollow?

The closest rated public schools are Cook Elementary (elementary, rated D), Burnet Middle (middle, rated F) 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 4 Census block groups closest to the Quail Hollow 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.