Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County
Living in Ridgewood Village, Austin
18th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-
Ridgewood Village is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.
- Pricey
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (8 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.1 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 850
- Median rent
- $1,640
- Median home value
- $1,586,000
- Household income
- $112,700
- Average commute
- 17 min
- Homes owned
- 36%
What it's like to live in Ridgewood Village
Ridgewood Village is a neighborhood in Austin with about 900 residents, homes built around 1991, a mix of owners and renters and 19% of households with children.
Our grade for Ridgewood Village is A. That puts it 18th of 206 areas we grade in Austin, a city that gets a B- overall.
Pros of living in Ridgewood Village
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Ridgewood Village
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.
Ridgewood Village report card
Each grade compares Ridgewood Village 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 $1,640, homes cost 14.1x income.
8 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A+
Median household income $112,700, 0% unemployed.
97 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A-
Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.
85 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 B+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
79 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A
Average commute 17 min, 34% work from home.
92 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
74% have a bachelor’s degree.
91 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A
6.3% of adults uninsured.
94 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
36% of homes owner-occupied.
17 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
68 of 100 vs TX areas
Ridgewood Village compared with Austin
Better than Austin
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%15 points higher than Austin (60%)
- People below the poverty line: 0%12 points lower than Austin (12%)
- Average commute: 17 min26% lower than Austin (24 min)
Worse than Austin
- Home value to income: 14.1x137% higher than Austin (5.9x)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%20 points higher than Austin (48%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 36%8 points lower than Austin (43%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AMathews ElementaryElementary, Austin ISD1.4 mi
- BO Henry MiddleMiddle, Austin ISD0.6 mi
- BAustin High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD1.1 mi
Cost of living in Ridgewood Village
Median rent in Ridgewood Village is $1,640 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $1,586,000, 186% higher than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $9,515 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Austin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent5% lower than Austin | $1,640 | $1,729 | $1,403 |
| Median home value186% higher than Austin | $1,586,000 | $555,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income137% higher than Austin | 14.1x | 5.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Austin | 68% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Austin | 36% | 43% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points higher than Austin | 9.2% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin | 1991 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $8,681
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,640
Based on a $1,586,000 home in Ridgewood Village, 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 income20% higher than Austin | $112,700 | $93,658 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than Austin | 0% | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points lower than Austin | 0% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Austin | 74% | 60% | 34% |
| Average commute26% lower than Austin | 17 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points higher than Austin | 34% | 31% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Austin | 5.3% | 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 floodingHigh
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Ridgewood Village
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+Avalon PlaceHouston
- A+Southampton ExtensionHouston
- ALinkwoodHouston
Questions about Ridgewood Village
Is Ridgewood Village a good place to live?
Ridgewood Village is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Ridgewood Village?
Renters in Ridgewood Village pay a median of $1,640 a month, 5% lower than the Austin median. The median home is worth $1,586,000, 186% higher than the Austin median. A median home costs 14.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.
What schools serve Ridgewood Village?
The closest rated public schools are Mathews Elementary (elementary, rated A), O Henry Middle (middle, rated B) and Austin High School (high, rated B). 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 Ridgewood Village 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.